Add 75/8 and 25/90
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 25/90
75/8 + 25/90 is 695/72.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/360 + 100/360 = 3375 + 100/360 = 3475/360 - 3475/360 simplified gives 695/72
- So, 75/8 + 25/90 = 695/72
In mixed form: 947/72
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