Add 72/90 and 28/30
72/90 + 28/30 is 26/15.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 84/90 = 72 + 84/90 = 156/90 - 156/90 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 72/90 + 28/30 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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