Add 75/4 and 50/90
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 50/90
75/4 + 50/90 is 695/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
75/4 = 75 × 45/4 × 45 = 3375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/180 + 100/180 = 3375 + 100/180 = 3475/180 - 3475/180 simplified gives 695/36
- So, 75/4 + 50/90 = 695/36
In mixed form: 1911/36
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