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Add 10/4 and 72/90

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 72/90

10/4 + 72/90 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 144/180 = 450 + 144/180 = 594/180
  5. 594/180 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 10/4 + 72/90 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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