Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/90 and 8/36

49/90 + 8/36 is 23/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/180 + 40/180 = 98 + 40/180 = 138/180
  5. 138/180 simplified gives 23/30
  6. So, 49/90 + 8/36 = 23/30

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com