Add 49/90 and 4/36
49/90 + 4/36 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 20/180 = 98 + 20/180 = 118/180 - 118/180 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 49/90 + 4/36 = 59/90
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