Add 36/20 and 42/90
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 42/90
36/20 + 42/90 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 84/180 = 324 + 84/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 36/20 + 42/90 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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