Add 90/4 and 50/75
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 50/75
90/4 + 50/75 is 139/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
90/4 = 90 × 75/4 × 75 = 6750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
6750/300 + 200/300 = 6750 + 200/300 = 6950/300 - 6950/300 simplified gives 139/6
- So, 90/4 + 50/75 = 139/6
In mixed form: 231/6
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