Add 8/90 and 84/72
1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 12/72
8/90 + 84/72 is 113/90.
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,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 420/360 = 32 + 420/360 = 452/360 - 452/360 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 8/90 + 84/72 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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