Add 1/90 and 5/36
1/90 + 5/36 is 3/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2/180 + 25/180 = 2 + 25/180 = 27/180 - 27/180 simplified gives 3/20
- So, 1/90 + 5/36 = 3/20
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