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Add 90/4 and 75/90

1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 75/90

90/4 + 75/90 is 70/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/180 + 150/180 = 4050 + 150/180 = 4200/180
  5. 4200/180 simplified gives 70/3
  6. So, 90/4 + 75/90 = 70/3
    In mixed form: 231/3

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