Add 9/10 and 5/75
9/10 + 5/75 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
9/10 = 9 × 15/10 × 15 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 10/150 = 135 + 10/150 = 145/150 - 145/150 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 9/10 + 5/75 = 29/30
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