Add 84/72 and 5/90
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 5/90
84/72 + 5/90 is 11/9.
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,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/360 + 20/360 = 420 + 20/360 = 440/360 - 440/360 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 84/72 + 5/90 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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