Add 5/90 and 14/8
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 6/8
5/90 + 14/8 is 65/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 630/360 = 20 + 630/360 = 650/360 - 650/360 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 5/90 + 14/8 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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