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Add 25/90 and 49/45

1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 1 4/45

25/90 + 49/45 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/90 + 98/90 = 25 + 98/90 = 123/90
  5. 123/90 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 25/90 + 49/45 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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