Add 63/72 and 16/90
63/72 + 16/90 is 379/360.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 64/360 = 315 + 64/360 = 379/360 - So, 63/72 + 16/90 = 379/360
In mixed form: 119/360
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