Add 36/90 and 30/72
36/90 + 30/72 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
36/90 = 36 × 4/90 × 4 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 150/360 = 144 + 150/360 = 294/360 - 294/360 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 36/90 + 30/72 = 49/60
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