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Add 90/75 and 1/9

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 1/9

90/75 + 1/9 is 59/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    90/75 = 90 × 3/75 × 3 = 270/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/225 + 25/225 = 270 + 25/225 = 295/225
  5. 295/225 simplified gives 59/45
  6. So, 90/75 + 1/9 = 59/45
    In mixed form: 114/45

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