Add 75/8 and 30/90
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 30/90
75/8 + 30/90 is 233/24.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/360 + 120/360 = 3375 + 120/360 = 3495/360 - 3495/360 simplified gives 233/24
- So, 75/8 + 30/90 = 233/24
In mixed form: 917/24
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