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Add 90/30 and 27/25

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 1 2/25

90/30 + 27/25 is 102/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/150 + 162/150 = 450 + 162/150 = 612/150
  5. 612/150 simplified gives 102/25
  6. So, 90/30 + 27/25 = 102/25
    In mixed form: 42/25

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