Add 75/40 and 32/90
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 32/90
75/40 + 32/90 is 803/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
32/90 = 32 × 4/90 × 4 = 128/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 128/360 = 675 + 128/360 = 803/360 - So, 75/40 + 32/90 = 803/360
In mixed form: 283/360
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