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Add 90/25 and 18/45

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 18/45

90/25 + 18/45 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    90/25 = 90 × 9/25 × 9 = 810/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/225 + 90/225 = 810 + 90/225 = 900/225
  5. 900/225 simplified gives 4/1
  6. So, 90/25 + 18/45 = 4/1

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