Add 36/90 and 5/6
36/90 + 5/6 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 75/90 = 36 + 75/90 = 111/90 - 111/90 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 36/90 + 5/6 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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