Add 27/25 and 15/90
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 15/90
27/25 + 15/90 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
486/450 + 75/450 = 486 + 75/450 = 561/450 - 561/450 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 27/25 + 15/90 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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