Add 10/75 and 5/90
10/75 + 5/90 is 17/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450 - Add the two like fractions:
60/450 + 25/450 = 60 + 25/450 = 85/450 - 85/450 simplified gives 17/90
- So, 10/75 + 5/90 = 17/90
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