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Add 4/90 and 7/75

4/90 + 7/75 is 31/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/450 + 42/450 = 20 + 42/450 = 62/450
  5. 62/450 simplified gives 31/225
  6. So, 4/90 + 7/75 = 31/225

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