Add 72/45 and 1/90
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 1/90
72/45 + 1/90 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 1/90 = 144 + 1/90 = 145/90 - 145/90 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 72/45 + 1/90 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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