Add 8/25 and 81/90
8/25 + 81/90 is 61/50.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
81/90 = 81 × 5/90 × 5 = 405/450 - Add the two like fractions:
144/450 + 405/450 = 144 + 405/450 = 549/450 - 549/450 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 8/25 + 81/90 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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