Add 42/25 and 5/90
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/90
42/25 + 5/90 is 781/450.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 18/25 × 18 = 756/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450 - Add the two like fractions:
756/450 + 25/450 = 756 + 25/450 = 781/450 - So, 42/25 + 5/90 = 781/450
In mixed form: 1331/450
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