Add 36/48 and 25/90
36/48 + 25/90 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
36/48 = 36 × 15/48 × 15 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 200/720 = 540 + 200/720 = 740/720 - 740/720 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 36/48 + 25/90 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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