Add 8/90 and 20/72
8/90 + 20/72 is 11/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 100/360 = 32 + 100/360 = 132/360 - 132/360 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 8/90 + 20/72 = 11/30
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