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Add 75/24 and 75/90

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 75/90

75/24 + 75/90 is 95/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    75/24 = 75 × 15/24 × 15 = 1125/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/360 + 300/360 = 1125 + 300/360 = 1425/360
  5. 1425/360 simplified gives 95/24
  6. So, 75/24 + 75/90 = 95/24
    In mixed form: 323/24

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