Add 90/25 and 5/45
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 5/45
90/25 + 5/45 is 167/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
90/25 = 90 × 9/25 × 9 = 810/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225 - Add the two like fractions:
810/225 + 25/225 = 810 + 25/225 = 835/225 - 835/225 simplified gives 167/45
- So, 90/25 + 5/45 = 167/45
In mixed form: 332/45
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