Add 42/36 and 5/90
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 5/90
42/36 + 5/90 is 11/9.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 10/180 = 210 + 10/180 = 220/180 - 220/180 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 42/36 + 5/90 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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