Add 96/72 and 6/90
1st number: 1 24/72, 2nd number: 6/90
96/72 + 6/90 is 7/5.
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,
96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 24/360 = 480 + 24/360 = 504/360 - 504/360 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 96/72 + 6/90 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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