Add 2/72 and 56/90
2/72 + 56/90 is 13/20.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 224/360 = 10 + 224/360 = 234/360 - 234/360 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 2/72 + 56/90 = 13/20
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