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Add 90/28 and 75/80

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 75/80

90/28 + 75/80 is 465/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    90/28 = 90 × 20/28 × 20 = 1800/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/560 + 525/560 = 1800 + 525/560 = 2325/560
  5. 2325/560 simplified gives 465/112
  6. So, 90/28 + 75/80 = 465/112
    In mixed form: 417/112

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