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Add 90/72 and 18/25

1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 18/25

90/72 + 18/25 is 197/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
    18/25 = 18 × 72/25 × 72 = 1296/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1800 + 1296/1800 = 2250 + 1296/1800 = 3546/1800
  5. 3546/1800 simplified gives 197/100
  6. So, 90/72 + 18/25 = 197/100
    In mixed form: 197/100

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