Add 21/90 and 5/72
21/90 + 5/72 is 109/360.
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,
21/90 = 21 × 4/90 × 4 = 84/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
84/360 + 25/360 = 84 + 25/360 = 109/360 - So, 21/90 + 5/72 = 109/360
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