Add 36/90 and 14/15
36/90 + 14/15 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
14/15 = 14 × 6/15 × 6 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 84/90 = 36 + 84/90 = 120/90 - 120/90 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 36/90 + 14/15 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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