Add 72/90 and 8/70
72/90 + 8/70 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 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 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 72/630 = 504 + 72/630 = 576/630 - 576/630 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 72/90 + 8/70 = 32/35
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