Add 8/75 and 75/90
8/75 + 75/90 is 47/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
48/450 + 375/450 = 48 + 375/450 = 423/450 - 423/450 simplified gives 47/50
- So, 8/75 + 75/90 = 47/50
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