Add 2/75 and 90/18
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 5 0/18
2/75 + 90/18 is 377/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
90/18 = 90 × 25/18 × 25 = 2250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
12/450 + 2250/450 = 12 + 2250/450 = 2262/450 - 2262/450 simplified gives 377/75
- So, 2/75 + 90/18 = 377/75
In mixed form: 52/75
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