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Add 28/25 and 18/90

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 18/90

28/25 + 18/90 is 33/25.

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,
    28/25 = 28 × 18/25 × 18 = 504/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    18/90 = 18 × 5/90 × 5 = 90/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/450 + 90/450 = 504 + 90/450 = 594/450
  5. 594/450 simplified gives 33/25
  6. So, 28/25 + 18/90 = 33/25
    In mixed form: 18/25

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