Add 36/90 and 12/35
36/90 + 12/35 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630 - Add the two like fractions:
252/630 + 216/630 = 252 + 216/630 = 468/630 - 468/630 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 36/90 + 12/35 = 26/35
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