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Add 90/75 and 10/14

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 10/14

90/75 + 10/14 is 67/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    90/75 = 90 × 14/75 × 14 = 1260/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    10/14 = 10 × 75/14 × 75 = 750/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1050 + 750/1050 = 1260 + 750/1050 = 2010/1050
  5. 2010/1050 simplified gives 67/35
  6. So, 90/75 + 10/14 = 67/35
    In mixed form: 132/35

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