Add 72/35 and 2/90
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2/90
72/35 + 2/90 is 131/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
72/35 = 72 × 18/35 × 18 = 1296/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/630 + 14/630 = 1296 + 14/630 = 1310/630 - 1310/630 simplified gives 131/63
- So, 72/35 + 2/90 = 131/63
In mixed form: 25/63
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