Add 75/4 and 56/90
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 56/90
75/4 + 56/90 is 3487/180.
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,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/180 + 112/180 = 3375 + 112/180 = 3487/180 - So, 75/4 + 56/90 = 3487/180
In mixed form: 1967/180
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