Add 14/90 and 8/36
14/90 + 8/36 is 17/45.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 40/180 = 28 + 40/180 = 68/180 - 68/180 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 14/90 + 8/36 = 17/45
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