Add 3/90 and 70/36
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 34/36
3/90 + 70/36 is 89/45.
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,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 350/180 = 6 + 350/180 = 356/180 - 356/180 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 3/90 + 70/36 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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