Add 90/2 and 50/75
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 50/75
90/2 + 50/75 is 137/3.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6750/150 + 100/150 = 6750 + 100/150 = 6850/150 - 6850/150 simplified gives 137/3
- So, 90/2 + 50/75 = 137/3
In mixed form: 452/3
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