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Add 2/90 and 72/63

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 9/63

2/90 + 72/63 is 367/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    72/63 = 72 × 10/63 × 10 = 720/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/630 + 720/630 = 14 + 720/630 = 734/630
  5. 734/630 simplified gives 367/315
  6. So, 2/90 + 72/63 = 367/315
    In mixed form: 152/315

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