Add 60/36 and 14/90
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 14/90
60/36 + 14/90 is 82/45.
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,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 28/180 = 300 + 28/180 = 328/180 - 328/180 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 60/36 + 14/90 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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