Add 72/8 and 7/90
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 7/90
72/8 + 7/90 is 817/90.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 28/360 = 3240 + 28/360 = 3268/360 - 3268/360 simplified gives 817/90
- So, 72/8 + 7/90 = 817/90
In mixed form: 97/90
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