Add 72/12 and 27/90
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 27/90
72/12 + 27/90 is 63/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
72/12 = 72 × 15/12 × 15 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 54/180 = 1080 + 54/180 = 1134/180 - 1134/180 simplified gives 63/10
- So, 72/12 + 27/90 = 63/10
In mixed form: 63/10
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