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Add 90/5 and 8/72

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 8/72

90/5 + 8/72 is 163/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    90/5 = 90 × 72/5 × 72 = 6480/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/360 + 40/360 = 6480 + 40/360 = 6520/360
  5. 6520/360 simplified gives 163/9
  6. So, 90/5 + 8/72 = 163/9
    In mixed form: 181/9

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