Add 36/2 and 25/90
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 25/90
36/2 + 25/90 is 329/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
36/2 = 36 × 45/2 × 45 = 1620/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/90 + 25/90 = 1620 + 25/90 = 1645/90 - 1645/90 simplified gives 329/18
- So, 36/2 + 25/90 = 329/18
In mixed form: 185/18
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