Add 25/90 and 72/4
1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 18 0/4
25/90 + 72/4 is 329/18.
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,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 3240/180 = 50 + 3240/180 = 3290/180 - 3290/180 simplified gives 329/18
- So, 25/90 + 72/4 = 329/18
In mixed form: 185/18
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