Add 4/25 and 45/90
4/25 + 45/90 is 33/50.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
45/90 = 45 × 5/90 × 5 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 225/450 = 72 + 225/450 = 297/450 - 297/450 simplified gives 33/50
- So, 4/25 + 45/90 = 33/50
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