Add 75/72 and 9/90
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 9/90
75/72 + 9/90 is 137/120.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 36/360 = 375 + 36/360 = 411/360 - 411/360 simplified gives 137/120
- So, 75/72 + 9/90 = 137/120
In mixed form: 117/120
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