Add 72/9 and 63/90
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 63/90
72/9 + 63/90 is 87/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
72/9 = 72 × 10/9 × 10 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 63/90 = 720 + 63/90 = 783/90 - 783/90 simplified gives 87/10
- So, 72/9 + 63/90 = 87/10
In mixed form: 87/10
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