Add 90/72 and 7/5
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 1 2/5
90/72 + 7/5 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 504/360 = 450 + 504/360 = 954/360 - 954/360 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 90/72 + 7/5 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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