Add 90/9 and 70/75
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 70/75
90/9 + 70/75 is 164/15.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/225 + 210/225 = 2250 + 210/225 = 2460/225 - 2460/225 simplified gives 164/15
- So, 90/9 + 70/75 = 164/15
In mixed form: 1014/15
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