Add 72/90 and 9/16
72/90 + 9/16 is 109/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
72/90 = 72 × 8/90 × 8 = 576/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
9/16 = 9 × 45/16 × 45 = 405/720 - Add the two like fractions:
576/720 + 405/720 = 576 + 405/720 = 981/720 - 981/720 simplified gives 109/80
- So, 72/90 + 9/16 = 109/80
In mixed form: 129/80
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