Add 36/90 and 15/56
36/90 + 15/56 is 187/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
36/90 = 36 × 28/90 × 28 = 1008/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
15/56 = 15 × 45/56 × 45 = 675/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2520 + 675/2520 = 1008 + 675/2520 = 1683/2520 - 1683/2520 simplified gives 187/280
- So, 36/90 + 15/56 = 187/280
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