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Add 75/90 and 18/24

75/90 + 18/24 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    18/24 = 18 × 15/24 × 15 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/360 + 270/360 = 300 + 270/360 = 570/360
  5. 570/360 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 75/90 + 18/24 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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