Add 45/25 and 84/90
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 84/90
45/25 + 84/90 is 41/15.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
810/450 + 420/450 = 810 + 420/450 = 1230/450 - 1230/450 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 45/25 + 84/90 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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