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Add 25/90 and 60/50

1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 1 10/50

25/90 + 60/50 is 133/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/450 + 540/450 = 125 + 540/450 = 665/450
  5. 665/450 simplified gives 133/90
  6. So, 25/90 + 60/50 = 133/90
    In mixed form: 143/90

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