Add 90/28 and 50/75
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 50/75
90/28 + 50/75 is 163/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
90/28 = 90 × 75/28 × 75 = 6750/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
6750/2100 + 1400/2100 = 6750 + 1400/2100 = 8150/2100 - 8150/2100 simplified gives 163/42
- So, 90/28 + 50/75 = 163/42
In mixed form: 337/42
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