Add 5/12 and 36/90
5/12 + 36/90 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 72/180 = 75 + 72/180 = 147/180 - 147/180 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 5/12 + 36/90 = 49/60
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