Add 36/90 and 2/4
36/90 + 2/4 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 90/180 = 72 + 90/180 = 162/180 - 162/180 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 36/90 + 2/4 = 9/10
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