Add 75/90 and 75/56
1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 1 19/56
75/90 + 75/56 is 365/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
75/90 = 75 × 28/90 × 28 = 2100/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
75/56 = 75 × 45/56 × 45 = 3375/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2520 + 3375/2520 = 2100 + 3375/2520 = 5475/2520 - 5475/2520 simplified gives 365/168
- So, 75/90 + 75/56 = 365/168
In mixed form: 229/168
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