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Add 4/75 and 3/90

4/75 + 3/90 is 13/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/450 + 15/450 = 24 + 15/450 = 39/450
  5. 39/450 simplified gives 13/150
  6. So, 4/75 + 3/90 = 13/150

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