Add 72/60 and 49/90
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 49/90
72/60 + 49/90 is 157/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 98/180 = 216 + 98/180 = 314/180 - 314/180 simplified gives 157/90
- So, 72/60 + 49/90 = 157/90
In mixed form: 167/90
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