Add 90/45 and 24/75
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 24/75
90/45 + 24/75 is 58/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
24/75 = 24 × 3/75 × 3 = 72/225 - Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 72/225 = 450 + 72/225 = 522/225 - 522/225 simplified gives 58/25
- So, 90/45 + 24/75 = 58/25
In mixed form: 28/25
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