Add 56/36 and 54/90
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 54/90
56/36 + 54/90 is 97/45.
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,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 108/180 = 280 + 108/180 = 388/180 - 388/180 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 56/36 + 54/90 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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