Add 2/90 and 75/8
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 9 3/8
2/90 + 75/8 is 3383/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 3375/360 = 8 + 3375/360 = 3383/360 - So, 2/90 + 75/8 = 3383/360
In mixed form: 9143/360
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