Add 40/25 and 63/90
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 63/90
40/25 + 63/90 is 23/10.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 18/25 × 18 = 720/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
720/450 + 315/450 = 720 + 315/450 = 1035/450 - 1035/450 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 40/25 + 63/90 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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