Add 36/5 and 32/90
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 32/90
36/5 + 32/90 is 68/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
648/90 + 32/90 = 648 + 32/90 = 680/90 - 680/90 simplified gives 68/9
- So, 36/5 + 32/90 = 68/9
In mixed form: 75/9
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