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Add 50/25 and 63/90

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 63/90

50/25 + 63/90 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    50/25 = 50 × 18/25 × 18 = 900/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/450 + 315/450 = 900 + 315/450 = 1215/450
  5. 1215/450 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 50/25 + 63/90 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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