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Add 90/10 and 3/72

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 3/72

90/10 + 3/72 is 217/24.

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,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/360 + 15/360 = 3240 + 15/360 = 3255/360
  5. 3255/360 simplified gives 217/24
  6. So, 90/10 + 3/72 = 217/24
    In mixed form: 91/24

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