Add 90/72 and 15/90
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 15/90
90/72 + 15/90 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 60/360 = 450 + 60/360 = 510/360 - 510/360 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 90/72 + 15/90 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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