Add 72/90 and 3/24
72/90 + 3/24 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
72/90 = 72 × 4/90 × 4 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 45/360 = 288 + 45/360 = 333/360 - 333/360 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 72/90 + 3/24 = 37/40
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