Add 21/72 and 96/90
1st number: 21/72, 2nd number: 1 6/90
21/72 + 96/90 is 163/120.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 384/360 = 105 + 384/360 = 489/360 - 489/360 simplified gives 163/120
- So, 21/72 + 96/90 = 163/120
In mixed form: 143/120
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