Add 12/72 and 9/90
12/72 + 9/90 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 36/360 = 60 + 36/360 = 96/360 - 96/360 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 12/72 + 9/90 = 4/15
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