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Add 90/2 and 7/75

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 7/75

90/2 + 7/75 is 3382/75.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/150 + 14/150 = 6750 + 14/150 = 6764/150
  5. 6764/150 simplified gives 3382/75
  6. So, 90/2 + 7/75 = 3382/75
    In mixed form: 457/75

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