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Add 90/50 and 75/90

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 75/90

90/50 + 75/90 is 79/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/450 + 375/450 = 810 + 375/450 = 1185/450
  5. 1185/450 simplified gives 79/30
  6. So, 90/50 + 75/90 = 79/30
    In mixed form: 219/30

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