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Add 10/90 and 75/10

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 7 5/10

10/90 + 75/10 is 137/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    75/10 = 75 × 9/10 × 9 = 675/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 675/90 = 10 + 675/90 = 685/90
  5. 685/90 simplified gives 137/18
  6. So, 10/90 + 75/10 = 137/18
    In mixed form: 711/18

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