Add 90/75 and 4/9
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 4/9
90/75 + 4/9 is 74/45.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 100/225 = 270 + 100/225 = 370/225 - 370/225 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 90/75 + 4/9 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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