Add 84/25 and 36/90
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 36/90
84/25 + 36/90 is 94/25.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/450 + 180/450 = 1512 + 180/450 = 1692/450 - 1692/450 simplified gives 94/25
- So, 84/25 + 36/90 = 94/25
In mixed form: 319/25
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