Add 90/18 and 56/75
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 56/75
90/18 + 56/75 is 431/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
90/18 = 90 × 25/18 × 25 = 2250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/450 + 336/450 = 2250 + 336/450 = 2586/450 - 2586/450 simplified gives 431/75
- So, 90/18 + 56/75 = 431/75
In mixed form: 556/75
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