Add 90/75 and 14/50
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 14/50
90/75 + 14/50 is 37/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
90/75 = 90 × 2/75 × 2 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 42/150 = 180 + 42/150 = 222/150 - 222/150 simplified gives 37/25
- So, 90/75 + 14/50 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25
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