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Add 36/20 and 16/90

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 16/90

36/20 + 16/90 is 89/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/180 + 32/180 = 324 + 32/180 = 356/180
  5. 356/180 simplified gives 89/45
  6. So, 36/20 + 16/90 = 89/45
    In mixed form: 144/45

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