Add 36/90 and 16/54
36/90 + 16/54 is 94/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
36/90 = 36 × 3/90 × 3 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 80/270 = 108 + 80/270 = 188/270 - 188/270 simplified gives 94/135
- So, 36/90 + 16/54 = 94/135
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