Add 36/72 and 15/90
36/72 + 15/90 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 60/360 = 180 + 60/360 = 240/360 - 240/360 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 36/72 + 15/90 = 2/3
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