Add 35/72 and 80/90
35/72 + 80/90 is 11/8.
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,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
80/90 = 80 × 4/90 × 4 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 320/360 = 175 + 320/360 = 495/360 - 495/360 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 35/72 + 80/90 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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