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Add 7/15 and 90/36

1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 2 18/36

7/15 + 90/36 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/180 + 450/180 = 84 + 450/180 = 534/180
  5. 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
  6. So, 7/15 + 90/36 = 89/30
    In mixed form: 229/30

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