Add 54/36 and 42/90
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 42/90
54/36 + 42/90 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
42/90 = 42 × 2/90 × 2 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 84/180 = 270 + 84/180 = 354/180 - 354/180 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 54/36 + 42/90 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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