Add 14/7 and 36/90
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 36/90
14/7 + 36/90 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
14/7 = 14 × 90/7 × 90 = 1260/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/630 + 252/630 = 1260 + 252/630 = 1512/630 - 1512/630 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 14/7 + 36/90 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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