Add 72/90 and 4/64
72/90 + 4/64 is 69/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
72/90 = 72 × 32/90 × 32 = 2304/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
4/64 = 4 × 45/64 × 45 = 180/2880 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/2880 + 180/2880 = 2304 + 180/2880 = 2484/2880 - 2484/2880 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 72/90 + 4/64 = 69/80
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