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Add 90/12 and 54/75

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 54/75

90/12 + 54/75 is 411/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    90/12 = 90 × 25/12 × 25 = 2250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/300 + 216/300 = 2250 + 216/300 = 2466/300
  5. 2466/300 simplified gives 411/50
  6. So, 90/12 + 54/75 = 411/50
    In mixed form: 811/50

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