Add 28/36 and 49/90
28/36 + 49/90 is 119/90.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 98/180 = 140 + 98/180 = 238/180 - 238/180 simplified gives 119/90
- So, 28/36 + 49/90 = 119/90
In mixed form: 129/90
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