Add 36/48 and 35/90
36/48 + 35/90 is 41/36.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 280/720 = 540 + 280/720 = 820/720 - 820/720 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 36/48 + 35/90 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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