Add 35/90 and 50/75
35/90 + 50/75 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
175/450 + 300/450 = 175 + 300/450 = 475/450 - 475/450 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 35/90 + 50/75 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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