Add 9/90 and 72/75
9/90 + 72/75 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450 - Add the two like fractions:
45/450 + 432/450 = 45 + 432/450 = 477/450 - 477/450 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 9/90 + 72/75 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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