Add 40/6 and 75/90
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 75/90
40/6 + 75/90 is 15/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 75/90 = 600 + 75/90 = 675/90 - 675/90 simplified gives 15/2
- So, 40/6 + 75/90 = 15/2
In mixed form: 71/2
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