Add 14/36 and 10/90
14/36 + 10/90 is 1/2.
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,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 20/180 = 70 + 20/180 = 90/180 - 90/180 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 14/36 + 10/90 = 1/2
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