Add 45/25 and 5/90
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 5/90
45/25 + 5/90 is 167/90.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 18/25 × 18 = 810/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450 - Add the two like fractions:
810/450 + 25/450 = 810 + 25/450 = 835/450 - 835/450 simplified gives 167/90
- So, 45/25 + 5/90 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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