Add 84/75 and 36/90
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 36/90
84/75 + 36/90 is 38/25.
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,
84/75 = 84 × 6/75 × 6 = 504/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
504/450 + 180/450 = 504 + 180/450 = 684/450 - 684/450 simplified gives 38/25
- So, 84/75 + 36/90 = 38/25
In mixed form: 113/25
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