Add 25/8 and 49/90
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 49/90
25/8 + 49/90 is 1321/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 196/360 = 1125 + 196/360 = 1321/360 - So, 25/8 + 49/90 = 1321/360
In mixed form: 3241/360
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