Add 40/36 and 70/90
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 70/90
40/36 + 70/90 is 17/9.
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,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 140/180 = 200 + 140/180 = 340/180 - 340/180 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 40/36 + 70/90 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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