Add 72/90 and 45/96
72/90 + 45/96 is 203/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
72/90 = 72 × 16/90 × 16 = 1152/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1440 + 675/1440 = 1152 + 675/1440 = 1827/1440 - 1827/1440 simplified gives 203/160
- So, 72/90 + 45/96 = 203/160
In mixed form: 143/160
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