Add 25/90 and 60/72
25/90 + 60/72 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
100/360 + 300/360 = 100 + 300/360 = 400/360 - 400/360 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 25/90 + 60/72 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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