Add 70/72 and 16/90
70/72 + 16/90 is 23/20.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 64/360 = 350 + 64/360 = 414/360 - 414/360 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 70/72 + 16/90 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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