Add 9/25 and 70/90
9/25 + 70/90 is 256/225.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 18/25 × 18 = 162/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
162/450 + 350/450 = 162 + 350/450 = 512/450 - 512/450 simplified gives 256/225
- So, 9/25 + 70/90 = 256/225
In mixed form: 131/225
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