Add 5/4 and 36/90
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 36/90
5/4 + 36/90 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 72/180 = 225 + 72/180 = 297/180 - 297/180 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 5/4 + 36/90 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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