Add 90/4 and 1/72
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 1/72
90/4 + 1/72 is 1621/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
90/4 = 90 × 18/4 × 18 = 1620/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/72 + 1/72 = 1620 + 1/72 = 1621/72 - So, 90/4 + 1/72 = 1621/72
In mixed form: 2237/72
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