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Add 1/72 and 42/90

1/72 + 42/90 is 173/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/360 + 168/360 = 5 + 168/360 = 173/360
  5. So, 1/72 + 42/90 = 173/360

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