Add 84/90 and 14/72
84/90 + 14/72 is 203/180.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 70/360 = 336 + 70/360 = 406/360 - 406/360 simplified gives 203/180
- So, 84/90 + 14/72 = 203/180
In mixed form: 123/180
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