Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 90/2 and 40/75

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 40/75

90/2 + 40/75 is 683/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    90/2 = 90 × 75/2 × 75 = 6750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/150 + 80/150 = 6750 + 80/150 = 6830/150
  5. 6830/150 simplified gives 683/15
  6. So, 90/2 + 40/75 = 683/15
    In mixed form: 458/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com