Add 72/3 and 80/90
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 80/90
72/3 + 80/90 is 224/9.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/90 + 80/90 = 2160 + 80/90 = 2240/90 - 2240/90 simplified gives 224/9
- So, 72/3 + 80/90 = 224/9
In mixed form: 248/9
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