Add 72/90 and 4/7
72/90 + 4/7 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
72/90 = 72 × 7/90 × 7 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
4/7 = 4 × 90/7 × 90 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 360/630 = 504 + 360/630 = 864/630 - 864/630 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 72/90 + 4/7 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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