Add 90/25 and 5/10, Solve 3 15/25 + 5/10 as a fraction

Add 90/25 and 5/10

1^st number: 3 15/25, 2^nd number: 5/10

90/25 + 5/10 is 41/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
90/25 = 90 × 2/25 × 2 = 180/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
5/10 = 5 × 5/10 × 5 = 25/50
Add the two like fractions:
180/50 + 25/50 = 180 + 25/50 = 205/50
205/50 simplified gives 41/10
So, 90/25 + 5/10 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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