Add 6/90 and 18/72
6/90 + 18/72 is 19/60.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 90/360 = 24 + 90/360 = 114/360 - 114/360 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 6/90 + 18/72 = 19/60
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