Add 35/25 and 9/90
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 9/90
35/25 + 9/90 is 3/2.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
630/450 + 45/450 = 630 + 45/450 = 675/450 - 675/450 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 35/25 + 9/90 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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