Add 1/6 and 72/90
1/6 + 72/90 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 72/90 = 15 + 72/90 = 87/90 - 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 1/6 + 72/90 = 29/30
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