Add 90/40 and 9/72
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 9/72
90/40 + 9/72 is 19/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
90/40 = 90 × 9/40 × 9 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 45/360 = 810 + 45/360 = 855/360 - 855/360 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 90/40 + 9/72 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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