Add 5/25 and 25/90
5/25 + 25/90 is 43/90.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
25/90 = 25 × 5/90 × 5 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 125/450 = 90 + 125/450 = 215/450 - 215/450 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 5/25 + 25/90 = 43/90
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