Add 90/9 and 42/25
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 17/25
90/9 + 42/25 is 292/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
90/9 = 90 × 25/9 × 25 = 2250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/225 + 378/225 = 2250 + 378/225 = 2628/225 - 2628/225 simplified gives 292/25
- So, 90/9 + 42/25 = 292/25
In mixed form: 1117/25
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