Add 2/90 and 30/8
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 3 6/8
2/90 + 30/8 is 679/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 1350/360 = 8 + 1350/360 = 1358/360 - 1358/360 simplified gives 679/180
- So, 2/90 + 30/8 = 679/180
In mixed form: 3139/180
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