Add 36/4 and 27/90
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 27/90
36/4 + 27/90 is 93/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/180 + 54/180 = 1620 + 54/180 = 1674/180 - 1674/180 simplified gives 93/10
- So, 36/4 + 27/90 = 93/10
In mixed form: 93/10
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