Add 72/90 and 30/56
72/90 + 30/56 is 187/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
72/90 = 72 × 28/90 × 28 = 2016/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
30/56 = 30 × 45/56 × 45 = 1350/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2520 + 1350/2520 = 2016 + 1350/2520 = 3366/2520 - 3366/2520 simplified gives 187/140
- So, 72/90 + 30/56 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
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