Add 75/72 and 25/90
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 25/90
75/72 + 25/90 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 100/360 = 375 + 100/360 = 475/360 - 475/360 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 75/72 + 25/90 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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