Add 72/40 and 64/90
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 64/90
72/40 + 64/90 is 113/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
72/40 = 72 × 9/40 × 9 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
64/90 = 64 × 4/90 × 4 = 256/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 256/360 = 648 + 256/360 = 904/360 - 904/360 simplified gives 113/45
- So, 72/40 + 64/90 = 113/45
In mixed form: 223/45
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