Add 10/90 and 14/72
10/90 + 14/72 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 70/360 = 40 + 70/360 = 110/360 - 110/360 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 10/90 + 14/72 = 11/36
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