Add 36/8 and 15/90
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 15/90
36/8 + 15/90 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
36/8 = 36 × 45/8 × 45 = 1620/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/360 + 60/360 = 1620 + 60/360 = 1680/360 - 1680/360 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 36/8 + 15/90 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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