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Add 75/90 and 50/6

1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 8 2/6

75/90 + 50/6 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/90 + 750/90 = 75 + 750/90 = 825/90
  5. 825/90 simplified gives 55/6
  6. So, 75/90 + 50/6 = 55/6
    In mixed form: 91/6

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