Add 25/90 and 42/4
1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 10 2/4
25/90 + 42/4 is 97/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 1890/180 = 50 + 1890/180 = 1940/180 - 1940/180 simplified gives 97/9
- So, 25/90 + 42/4 = 97/9
In mixed form: 107/9
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