Add 75/9 and 50/70
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 50/70
75/9 + 50/70 is 190/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
75/9 = 75 × 70/9 × 70 = 5250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/630 + 450/630 = 5250 + 450/630 = 5700/630 - 5700/630 simplified gives 190/21
- So, 75/9 + 50/70 = 190/21
In mixed form: 91/21
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