Add 9/5 and 75/90
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 75/90
9/5 + 75/90 is 79/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 75/90 = 162 + 75/90 = 237/90 - 237/90 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 9/5 + 75/90 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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