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Add 75/6 and 10/90

1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 10/90

75/6 + 10/90 is 227/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    75/6 = 75 × 15/6 × 15 = 1125/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/90 + 10/90 = 1125 + 10/90 = 1135/90
  5. 1135/90 simplified gives 227/18
  6. So, 75/6 + 10/90 = 227/18
    In mixed form: 1211/18

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