Add 72/3 and 42/90
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 42/90
72/3 + 42/90 is 367/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
72/3 = 72 × 30/3 × 30 = 2160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/90 + 42/90 = 2160 + 42/90 = 2202/90 - 2202/90 simplified gives 367/15
- So, 72/3 + 42/90 = 367/15
In mixed form: 247/15
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