Add 45/5 and 75/90
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 75/90
45/5 + 75/90 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
810/90 + 75/90 = 810 + 75/90 = 885/90 - 885/90 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 45/5 + 75/90 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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