Add 72/90 and 10/60
72/90 + 10/60 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 30/180 = 144 + 30/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 72/90 + 10/60 = 29/30
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