Add 75/50 and 15/90
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 15/90
75/50 + 15/90 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
675/450 + 75/450 = 675 + 75/450 = 750/450 - 750/450 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 75/50 + 15/90 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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