Add 1/36 and 70/90
1/36 + 70/90 is 29/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 140/180 = 5 + 140/180 = 145/180 - 145/180 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 1/36 + 70/90 = 29/36
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