Add 70/75 and 50/90
70/75 + 50/90 is 67/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
420/450 + 250/450 = 420 + 250/450 = 670/450 - 670/450 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 70/75 + 50/90 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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