Add 5/90 and 2/8
5/90 + 2/8 is 11/36.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 90/360 = 20 + 90/360 = 110/360 - 110/360 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 5/90 + 2/8 = 11/36
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