Add 75/90 and 45/4
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 11 1/4
75/90 + 45/4 is 145/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 2025/180 = 150 + 2025/180 = 2175/180 - 2175/180 simplified gives 145/12
- So, 75/90 + 45/4 = 145/12
In mixed form: 121/12
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