Add 2/84 and 36/90
2/84 + 36/90 is 89/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
36/90 = 36 × 14/90 × 14 = 504/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1260 + 504/1260 = 30 + 504/1260 = 534/1260 - 534/1260 simplified gives 89/210
- So, 2/84 + 36/90 = 89/210
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