Add 50/25 and 14/90
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 14/90
50/25 + 14/90 is 97/45.
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,
50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
14/90 = 14 × 5/90 × 5 = 70/450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 70/450 = 900 + 70/450 = 970/450 - 970/450 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 50/25 + 14/90 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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