Add 90/4 and 30/72, Solve 22 2/4 + 30/72 as a fraction

Add 90/4 and 30/72

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 30/72

90/4 + 30/72 is 275/12.

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,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
Add the two like fractions:
1620/72 + 30/72 = 1620 + 30/72 = 1650/72
1650/72 simplified gives 275/12
So, 90/4 + 30/72 = 275/12
In mixed form: 2211/12

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