Add 75/16 and 35/90
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 35/90
75/16 + 35/90 is 731/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
75/16 = 75 × 45/16 × 45 = 3375/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/720 + 280/720 = 3375 + 280/720 = 3655/720 - 3655/720 simplified gives 731/144
- So, 75/16 + 35/90 = 731/144
In mixed form: 511/144
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