Add 72/90 and 24/30
72/90 + 24/30 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
24/30 = 24 × 3/30 × 3 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 72/90 = 72 + 72/90 = 144/90 - 144/90 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 72/90 + 24/30 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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