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Add 90/75 and 20/7

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 2 6/7

90/75 + 20/7 is 142/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    90/75 = 90 × 7/75 × 7 = 630/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    20/7 = 20 × 75/7 × 75 = 1500/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/525 + 1500/525 = 630 + 1500/525 = 2130/525
  5. 2130/525 simplified gives 142/35
  6. So, 90/75 + 20/7 = 142/35
    In mixed form: 42/35

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