Add 75/8 and 80/90
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 80/90
75/8 + 80/90 is 739/72.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 4/90 × 4 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/360 + 320/360 = 3375 + 320/360 = 3695/360 - 3695/360 simplified gives 739/72
- So, 75/8 + 80/90 = 739/72
In mixed form: 1019/72
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