Add 72/7 and 24/90
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 24/90
72/7 + 24/90 is 1108/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
72/7 = 72 × 90/7 × 90 = 6480/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Add the two like fractions:
6480/630 + 168/630 = 6480 + 168/630 = 6648/630 - 6648/630 simplified gives 1108/105
- So, 72/7 + 24/90 = 1108/105
In mixed form: 1058/105
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