Add 5/75 and 90/32
1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 2 26/32
5/75 + 90/32 is 691/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
5/75 = 5 × 32/75 × 32 = 160/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
90/32 = 90 × 75/32 × 75 = 6750/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2400 + 6750/2400 = 160 + 6750/2400 = 6910/2400 - 6910/2400 simplified gives 691/240
- So, 5/75 + 90/32 = 691/240
In mixed form: 2211/240
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