Add 25/90 and 50/75
25/90 + 50/75 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
125/450 + 300/450 = 125 + 300/450 = 425/450 - 425/450 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 25/90 + 50/75 = 17/18
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