Add 75/2 and 10/90
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 10/90
75/2 + 10/90 is 677/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
75/2 = 75 × 45/2 × 45 = 3375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/90 + 10/90 = 3375 + 10/90 = 3385/90 - 3385/90 simplified gives 677/18
- So, 75/2 + 10/90 = 677/18
In mixed form: 3711/18
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