Add 90/10 and 9/72
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 9/72
90/10 + 9/72 is 73/8.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 45/360 = 3240 + 45/360 = 3285/360 - 3285/360 simplified gives 73/8
- So, 90/10 + 9/72 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8
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