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Add 75/8 and 40/90

1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 40/90

75/8 + 40/90 is 707/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/360 + 160/360 = 3375 + 160/360 = 3535/360
  5. 3535/360 simplified gives 707/72
  6. So, 75/8 + 40/90 = 707/72
    In mixed form: 959/72

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