Add 90/72 and 56/75
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 56/75
90/72 + 56/75 is 599/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
90/72 = 90 × 25/72 × 25 = 2250/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
56/75 = 56 × 24/75 × 24 = 1344/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1800 + 1344/1800 = 2250 + 1344/1800 = 3594/1800 - 3594/1800 simplified gives 599/300
- So, 90/72 + 56/75 = 599/300
In mixed form: 1299/300
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