Add 75/90 and 50/70
75/90 + 50/70 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
525/630 + 450/630 = 525 + 450/630 = 975/630 - 975/630 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 75/90 + 50/70 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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