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Add 72/90 and 10/40

72/90 + 10/40 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    72/90 = 72 × 4/90 × 4 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 90/360 = 288 + 90/360 = 378/360
  5. 378/360 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 72/90 + 10/40 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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