Add 15/90 and 36/4
1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 9 0/4
15/90 + 36/4 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 1620/180 = 30 + 1620/180 = 1650/180 - 1650/180 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 15/90 + 36/4 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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