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Add 75/2 and 20/90

1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 20/90

75/2 + 20/90 is 679/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    75/2 = 75 × 45/2 × 45 = 3375/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/90 + 20/90 = 3375 + 20/90 = 3395/90
  5. 3395/90 simplified gives 679/18
  6. So, 75/2 + 20/90 = 679/18
    In mixed form: 3713/18

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