Add 3/25 and 72/90
3/25 + 72/90 is 23/25.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 18/25 × 18 = 54/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
72/90 = 72 × 5/90 × 5 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
54/450 + 360/450 = 54 + 360/450 = 414/450 - 414/450 simplified gives 23/25
- So, 3/25 + 72/90 = 23/25
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