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Add 27/25 and 25/90

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 25/90

27/25 + 25/90 is 611/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/450 + 125/450 = 486 + 125/450 = 611/450
  5. So, 27/25 + 25/90 = 611/450
    In mixed form: 1161/450

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