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Add 90/10 and 18/72

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 18/72

90/10 + 18/72 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    90/10 = 90 × 36/10 × 36 = 3240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/360 + 90/360 = 3240 + 90/360 = 3330/360
  5. 3330/360 simplified gives 37/4
  6. So, 90/10 + 18/72 = 37/4
    In mixed form: 91/4

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