Add 36/60 and 70/90
36/60 + 70/90 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 140/180 = 108 + 140/180 = 248/180 - 248/180 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 36/60 + 70/90 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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