Add 5/90 and 2/36
5/90 + 2/36 is 1/9.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 10/180 = 10 + 10/180 = 20/180 - 20/180 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 5/90 + 2/36 = 1/9
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