Add 35/36 and 50/90
35/36 + 50/90 is 55/36.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 100/180 = 175 + 100/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 35/36 + 50/90 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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