Add 72/14 and 63/90
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 63/90
72/14 + 63/90 is 409/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
72/14 = 72 × 45/14 × 45 = 3240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/630 + 441/630 = 3240 + 441/630 = 3681/630 - 3681/630 simplified gives 409/70
- So, 72/14 + 63/90 = 409/70
In mixed form: 559/70
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