Add 90/75 and 9/50
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 9/50
90/75 + 9/50 is 69/50.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 27/150 = 180 + 27/150 = 207/150 - 207/150 simplified gives 69/50
- So, 90/75 + 9/50 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50
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