Add 90/75 and 20/50
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 20/50
90/75 + 20/50 is 8/5.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 60/150 = 180 + 60/150 = 240/150 - 240/150 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 90/75 + 20/50 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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