Add 75/8 and 10/90
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 10/90
75/8 + 10/90 is 683/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/360 + 40/360 = 3375 + 40/360 = 3415/360 - 3415/360 simplified gives 683/72
- So, 75/8 + 10/90 = 683/72
In mixed form: 935/72
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