Add 90/6 and 75/45
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 30/45
90/6 + 75/45 is 50/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
90/6 = 90 × 15/6 × 15 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/90 + 150/90 = 1350 + 150/90 = 1500/90 - 1500/90 simplified gives 50/3
- So, 90/6 + 75/45 = 50/3
In mixed form: 162/3
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