Add 75/90 and 30/80
75/90 + 30/80 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
75/90 = 75 × 8/90 × 8 = 600/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720 - Add the two like fractions:
600/720 + 270/720 = 600 + 270/720 = 870/720 - 870/720 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 75/90 + 30/80 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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