Add 36/25 and 12/90
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 12/90
36/25 + 12/90 is 118/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Add the two like fractions:
648/450 + 60/450 = 648 + 60/450 = 708/450 - 708/450 simplified gives 118/75
- So, 36/25 + 12/90 = 118/75
In mixed form: 143/75
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