Add 36/90 and 15/60
36/90 + 15/60 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 45/180 = 72 + 45/180 = 117/180 - 117/180 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 36/90 + 15/60 = 13/20
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