Add 72/14 and 7/90
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 7/90
72/14 + 7/90 is 3289/630.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/630 + 49/630 = 3240 + 49/630 = 3289/630 - So, 72/14 + 7/90 = 3289/630
In mixed form: 5139/630
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