Add 72/8 and 16/90
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 16/90
72/8 + 16/90 is 413/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 64/360 = 3240 + 64/360 = 3304/360 - 3304/360 simplified gives 413/45
- So, 72/8 + 16/90 = 413/45
In mixed form: 98/45
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