Add 8/90 and 8/72
8/90 + 8/72 is 1/5.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 40/360 = 32 + 40/360 = 72/360 - 72/360 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 8/90 + 8/72 = 1/5
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