Add 36/7 and 18/90, Solve 5 1/7 + 18/90 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 18/90

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 18/90

36/7 + 18/90 is 187/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
36/7 = 36 × 90/7 × 90 = 3240/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630
Add the two like fractions:
3240/630 + 126/630 = 3240 + 126/630 = 3366/630
3366/630 simplified gives 187/35
So, 36/7 + 18/90 = 187/35
In mixed form: 512/35

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