Add 36/12 and 25/90
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 25/90
36/12 + 25/90 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 50/180 = 540 + 50/180 = 590/180 - 590/180 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 36/12 + 25/90 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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