Add 36/90 and 4/12
36/90 + 4/12 is 11/15.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 60/180 = 72 + 60/180 = 132/180 - 132/180 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 36/90 + 4/12 = 11/15
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