Add 3/75 and 27/90
3/75 + 27/90 is 17/50.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 135/450 = 18 + 135/450 = 153/450 - 153/450 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 3/75 + 27/90 = 17/50
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