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Add 90/75 and 1/18

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 1/18

90/75 + 1/18 is 113/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    90/75 = 90 × 6/75 × 6 = 540/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/450 + 25/450 = 540 + 25/450 = 565/450
  5. 565/450 simplified gives 113/90
  6. So, 90/75 + 1/18 = 113/90
    In mixed form: 123/90

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