Add 90/75 and 2/9
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 2/9
90/75 + 2/9 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
90/75 = 90 × 3/75 × 3 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 50/225 = 270 + 50/225 = 320/225 - 320/225 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 90/75 + 2/9 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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