Add 1/7 and 72/90
1/7 + 72/90 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
1/7 = 1 × 90/7 × 90 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
72/90 = 72 × 7/90 × 7 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
90/630 + 504/630 = 90 + 504/630 = 594/630 - 594/630 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 1/7 + 72/90 = 33/35
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