Add 4/36 and 6/90
4/36 + 6/90 is 8/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 12/180 = 20 + 12/180 = 32/180 - 32/180 simplified gives 8/45
- So, 4/36 + 6/90 = 8/45
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