Add 48/25 and 8/90
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 8/90
48/25 + 8/90 is 452/225.
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,
48/25 = 48 × 18/25 × 18 = 864/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
8/90 = 8 × 5/90 × 5 = 40/450 - Add the two like fractions:
864/450 + 40/450 = 864 + 40/450 = 904/450 - 904/450 simplified gives 452/225
- So, 48/25 + 8/90 = 452/225
In mixed form: 22/225
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