Add 36/90 and 28/25
1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 1 3/25
36/90 + 28/25 is 38/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
28/25 = 28 × 18/25 × 18 = 504/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 504/450 = 180 + 504/450 = 684/450 - 684/450 simplified gives 38/25
- So, 36/90 + 28/25 = 38/25
In mixed form: 113/25
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