Add 90/25 and 50/45
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 1 5/45
90/25 + 50/45 is 212/45.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 5/45 × 5 = 250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
810/225 + 250/225 = 810 + 250/225 = 1060/225 - 1060/225 simplified gives 212/45
- So, 90/25 + 50/45 = 212/45
In mixed form: 432/45
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