Add 21/4 and 75/90
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 75/90
21/4 + 75/90 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
945/180 + 150/180 = 945 + 150/180 = 1095/180 - 1095/180 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 21/4 + 75/90 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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