Add 3/90 and 42/36
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 6/36
3/90 + 42/36 is 6/5.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 210/180 = 6 + 210/180 = 216/180 - 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 3/90 + 42/36 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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