Add 25/90 and 72/8
1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 9 0/8
25/90 + 72/8 is 167/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
100/360 + 3240/360 = 100 + 3240/360 = 3340/360 - 3340/360 simplified gives 167/18
- So, 25/90 + 72/8 = 167/18
In mixed form: 95/18
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