Add 90/10 and 7/72
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 7/72
90/10 + 7/72 is 655/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
90/10 = 90 × 36/10 × 36 = 3240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 35/360 = 3240 + 35/360 = 3275/360 - 3275/360 simplified gives 655/72
- So, 90/10 + 7/72 = 655/72
In mixed form: 97/72
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