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Add 90/3 and 75/7

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 10 5/7

90/3 + 75/7 is 285/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
    90/3 = 90 × 7/3 × 7 = 630/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    75/7 = 75 × 3/7 × 3 = 225/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/21 + 225/21 = 630 + 225/21 = 855/21
  5. 855/21 simplified gives 285/7
  6. So, 90/3 + 75/7 = 285/7
    In mixed form: 405/7

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