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Add 3/90 and 81/25

1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 3 6/25

3/90 + 81/25 is 491/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    81/25 = 81 × 18/25 × 18 = 1458/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/450 + 1458/450 = 15 + 1458/450 = 1473/450
  5. 1473/450 simplified gives 491/150
  6. So, 3/90 + 81/25 = 491/150
    In mixed form: 341/150

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