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Add 75/90 and 6/28

75/90 + 6/28 is 22/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    75/90 = 75 × 14/90 × 14 = 1050/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/1260 + 270/1260 = 1050 + 270/1260 = 1320/1260
  5. 1320/1260 simplified gives 22/21
  6. So, 75/90 + 6/28 = 22/21
    In mixed form: 11/21

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