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Add 75/14 and 35/90

1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 35/90

75/14 + 35/90 is 362/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    75/14 = 75 × 45/14 × 45 = 3375/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/630 + 245/630 = 3375 + 245/630 = 3620/630
  5. 3620/630 simplified gives 362/63
  6. So, 75/14 + 35/90 = 362/63
    In mixed form: 547/63

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