Add 5/25 and 2/90
5/25 + 2/90 is 2/9.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
2/90 = 2 × 5/90 × 5 = 10/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 10/450 = 90 + 10/450 = 100/450 - 100/450 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 5/25 + 2/90 = 2/9
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