Add 14/90 and 2/72
14/90 + 2/72 is 11/60.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 10/360 = 56 + 10/360 = 66/360 - 66/360 simplified gives 11/60
- So, 14/90 + 2/72 = 11/60
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