Add 36/90 and 8/25
36/90 + 8/25 is 18/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 144/450 = 180 + 144/450 = 324/450 - 324/450 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 36/90 + 8/25 = 18/25
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