Add 2/90 and 2/72
2/90 + 2/72 is 1/20.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 10/360 = 8 + 10/360 = 18/360 - 18/360 simplified gives 1/20
- So, 2/90 + 2/72 = 1/20
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