Add 36/90 and 2/12
36/90 + 2/12 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 30/180 = 72 + 30/180 = 102/180 - 102/180 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 36/90 + 2/12 = 17/30
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