Add 90/75 and 50/16
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 3 2/16
90/75 + 50/16 is 173/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
90/75 = 90 × 16/75 × 16 = 1440/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
50/16 = 50 × 75/16 × 75 = 3750/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1200 + 3750/1200 = 1440 + 3750/1200 = 5190/1200 - 5190/1200 simplified gives 173/40
- So, 90/75 + 50/16 = 173/40
In mixed form: 413/40
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