Add 7/36 and 15/90
7/36 + 15/90 is 13/36.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 30/180 = 35 + 30/180 = 65/180 - 65/180 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 7/36 + 15/90 = 13/36
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