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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
90/2 = 90 × 75/2 × 75 = 6750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6750/150 + 80/150 = 6750 + 80/150 = 6830/150 - 6830/150 simplified gives 683/15
- So, 90/2 + 40/75 = 683/15
In mixed form: 458/15
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