Add 60/72 and 50/90
60/72 + 50/90 is 25/18.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 200/360 = 300 + 200/360 = 500/360 - 500/360 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 60/72 + 50/90 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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