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Add 6/18 and 75/90

6/18 + 75/90 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 75/90 = 30 + 75/90 = 105/90
  5. 105/90 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 6/18 + 75/90 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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