Add 72/90 and 9/12
72/90 + 9/12 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
9/12 = 9 × 15/12 × 15 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 135/180 = 144 + 135/180 = 279/180 - 279/180 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 72/90 + 9/12 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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