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Add 90/70 and 54/72

1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 54/72

90/70 + 54/72 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    90/70 = 90 × 36/70 × 36 = 3240/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    54/72 = 54 × 35/72 × 35 = 1890/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/2520 + 1890/2520 = 3240 + 1890/2520 = 5130/2520
  5. 5130/2520 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 90/70 + 54/72 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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