Add 10/20 and 72/90
10/20 + 72/90 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 144/180 = 90 + 144/180 = 234/180 - 234/180 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 10/20 + 72/90 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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