Add 90/75 and 50/28
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 1 22/28
90/75 + 50/28 is 209/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
90/75 = 90 × 28/75 × 28 = 2520/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2100 + 3750/2100 = 2520 + 3750/2100 = 6270/2100 - 6270/2100 simplified gives 209/70
- So, 90/75 + 50/28 = 209/70
In mixed form: 269/70
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