Add 6/8 and 72/90
6/8 + 72/90 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
72/90 = 72 × 4/90 × 4 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 288/360 = 270 + 288/360 = 558/360 - 558/360 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 6/8 + 72/90 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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