Add 5/25 and 9/10
5/25 + 9/10 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
5/25 = 5 × 2/25 × 2 = 10/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
9/10 = 9 × 5/10 × 5 = 45/50 - Add the two like fractions:
10/50 + 45/50 = 10 + 45/50 = 55/50 - 55/50 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 5/25 + 9/10 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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