Add 18/36 and 12/90
18/36 + 12/90 is 19/30.
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,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 24/180 = 90 + 24/180 = 114/180 - 114/180 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 18/36 + 12/90 = 19/30
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