Add 75/6 and 50/90
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 50/90
75/6 + 50/90 is 235/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
75/6 = 75 × 15/6 × 15 = 1125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/90 + 50/90 = 1125 + 50/90 = 1175/90 - 1175/90 simplified gives 235/18
- So, 75/6 + 50/90 = 235/18
In mixed form: 131/18
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