Add 75/5 and 50/90
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 50/90
75/5 + 50/90 is 140/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
75/5 = 75 × 18/5 × 18 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/90 + 50/90 = 1350 + 50/90 = 1400/90 - 1400/90 simplified gives 140/9
- So, 75/5 + 50/90 = 140/9
In mixed form: 155/9
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