Add 75/24 and 35/90
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 35/90
75/24 + 35/90 is 253/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
75/24 = 75 × 15/24 × 15 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 140/360 = 1125 + 140/360 = 1265/360 - 1265/360 simplified gives 253/72
- So, 75/24 + 35/90 = 253/72
In mixed form: 337/72
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