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Add 25/90 and 75/7

1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 10 5/7

25/90 + 75/7 is 1385/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    25/90 = 25 × 7/90 × 7 = 175/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    75/7 = 75 × 90/7 × 90 = 6750/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/630 + 6750/630 = 175 + 6750/630 = 6925/630
  5. 6925/630 simplified gives 1385/126
  6. So, 25/90 + 75/7 = 1385/126
    In mixed form: 10125/126

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