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Add 90/25 and 9/8

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 1 1/8

90/25 + 9/8 is 189/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    90/25 = 90 × 8/25 × 8 = 720/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    9/8 = 9 × 25/8 × 25 = 225/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/200 + 225/200 = 720 + 225/200 = 945/200
  5. 945/200 simplified gives 189/40
  6. So, 90/25 + 9/8 = 189/40
    In mixed form: 429/40

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