Add 75/90 and 70/75
75/90 + 70/75 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
375/450 + 420/450 = 375 + 420/450 = 795/450 - 795/450 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 75/90 + 70/75 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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