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Add 35/90 and 60/25

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 10/25

35/90 + 60/25 is 251/90.

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,
    35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/450 + 1080/450 = 175 + 1080/450 = 1255/450
  5. 1255/450 simplified gives 251/90
  6. So, 35/90 + 60/25 = 251/90
    In mixed form: 271/90

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