Add 5/90 and 35/60
5/90 + 35/60 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 105/180 = 10 + 105/180 = 115/180 - 115/180 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 5/90 + 35/60 = 23/36
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