Add 72/25 and 84/90
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 84/90
72/25 + 84/90 is 286/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/450 + 420/450 = 1296 + 420/450 = 1716/450 - 1716/450 simplified gives 286/75
- So, 72/25 + 84/90 = 286/75
In mixed form: 361/75
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