Add 75/8 and 9/90
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 9/90
75/8 + 9/90 is 379/40.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/360 + 36/360 = 3375 + 36/360 = 3411/360 - 3411/360 simplified gives 379/40
- So, 75/8 + 9/90 = 379/40
In mixed form: 919/40
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