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Add 72/90 and 20/8

1st number: 72/90, 2nd number: 2 4/8

72/90 + 20/8 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
    20/8 = 20 × 45/8 × 45 = 900/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 900/360 = 288 + 900/360 = 1188/360
  5. 1188/360 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 72/90 + 20/8 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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