Add 72/21 and 56/90
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 56/90
72/21 + 56/90 is 1276/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
72/21 = 72 × 30/21 × 30 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 392/630 = 2160 + 392/630 = 2552/630 - 2552/630 simplified gives 1276/315
- So, 72/21 + 56/90 = 1276/315
In mixed form: 416/315
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