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Add 36/90 and 54/70

36/90 + 54/70 is 41/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/630 + 486/630 = 252 + 486/630 = 738/630
  5. 738/630 simplified gives 41/35
  6. So, 36/90 + 54/70 = 41/35
    In mixed form: 16/35

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