Add 72/96 and 7/90
72/96 + 7/90 is 149/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
72/96 = 72 × 15/96 × 15 = 1080/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1440 + 112/1440 = 1080 + 112/1440 = 1192/1440 - 1192/1440 simplified gives 149/180
- So, 72/96 + 7/90 = 149/180
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