Add 36/28 and 3/90
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 3/90
36/28 + 3/90 is 277/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
36/28 = 36 × 45/28 × 45 = 1620/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
3/90 = 3 × 14/90 × 14 = 42/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1260 + 42/1260 = 1620 + 42/1260 = 1662/1260 - 1662/1260 simplified gives 277/210
- So, 36/28 + 3/90 = 277/210
In mixed form: 167/210
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