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Add 36/90 and 35/30

1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 1 5/30

36/90 + 35/30 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/90 + 105/90 = 36 + 105/90 = 141/90
  5. 141/90 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 36/90 + 35/30 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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