Add 2/90 and 6/36
2/90 + 6/36 is 17/90.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 30/180 = 4 + 30/180 = 34/180 - 34/180 simplified gives 17/90
- So, 2/90 + 6/36 = 17/90
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