Add 35/25 and 27/90
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 27/90
35/25 + 27/90 is 17/10.
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,
35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
630/450 + 135/450 = 630 + 135/450 = 765/450 - 765/450 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 35/25 + 27/90 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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