Add 56/36 and 21/90
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 21/90
56/36 + 21/90 is 161/90.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 42/180 = 280 + 42/180 = 322/180 - 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 56/36 + 21/90 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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