Add 75/90 and 50/20
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 2 10/20
75/90 + 50/20 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 450/180 = 150 + 450/180 = 600/180 - 600/180 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 75/90 + 50/20 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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