Add 8/72 and 5/90
8/72 + 5/90 is 1/6.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 20/360 = 40 + 20/360 = 60/360 - 60/360 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 8/72 + 5/90 = 1/6
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