Add 70/90 and 25/72
70/90 + 25/72 is 9/8.
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,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 125/360 = 280 + 125/360 = 405/360 - 405/360 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 70/90 + 25/72 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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