Add 9/10 and 50/75
9/10 + 50/75 is 47/30.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 100/150 = 135 + 100/150 = 235/150 - 235/150 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 9/10 + 50/75 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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