Add 6/25 and 40/90
6/25 + 40/90 is 154/225.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 18/25 × 18 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
40/90 = 40 × 5/90 × 5 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
108/450 + 200/450 = 108 + 200/450 = 308/450 - 308/450 simplified gives 154/225
- So, 6/25 + 40/90 = 154/225
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