Add 90/75 and 98/45
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 2 8/45
90/75 + 98/45 is 152/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 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 45 × 5 = 225,
98/45 = 98 × 5/45 × 5 = 490/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 490/225 = 270 + 490/225 = 760/225 - 760/225 simplified gives 152/45
- So, 90/75 + 98/45 = 152/45
In mixed form: 317/45
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