Add 90/9 and 50/75
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 50/75
90/9 + 50/75 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
90/9 = 90 × 25/9 × 25 = 2250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/225 + 150/225 = 2250 + 150/225 = 2400/225 - 2400/225 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 90/9 + 50/75 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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