Add 72/90 and 32/36
72/90 + 32/36 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 160/180 = 144 + 160/180 = 304/180 - 304/180 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 72/90 + 32/36 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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