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Add 72/96 and 7/90

72/96 + 7/90 is 149/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    72/96 = 72 × 15/96 × 15 = 1080/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1440 + 112/1440 = 1080 + 112/1440 = 1192/1440
  5. 1192/1440 simplified gives 149/180
  6. So, 72/96 + 7/90 = 149/180

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