Add 75/72 and 49/90
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 49/90
75/72 + 49/90 is 571/360.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 196/360 = 375 + 196/360 = 571/360 - So, 75/72 + 49/90 = 571/360
In mixed form: 1211/360
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