Add 2/7 and 72/90
2/7 + 72/90 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
2/7 = 2 × 90/7 × 90 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
72/90 = 72 × 7/90 × 7 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 504/630 = 180 + 504/630 = 684/630 - 684/630 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 2/7 + 72/90 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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