Add 90/45 and 14/75, Solve 2 0/45 + 14/75 as a fraction

Add 90/45 and 14/75

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 14/75

90/45 + 14/75 is 164/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
90/45 = 90 × 5/45 × 5 = 450/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225
Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 42/225 = 450 + 42/225 = 492/225
492/225 simplified gives 164/75
So, 90/45 + 14/75 = 164/75
In mixed form: 214/75

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