Add 40/90 and 50/25
1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 2 0/25
40/90 + 50/25 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
40/90 = 40 × 5/90 × 5 = 200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/450 + 900/450 = 200 + 900/450 = 1100/450 - 1100/450 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 40/90 + 50/25 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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