Add 70/90 and 9/36
70/90 + 9/36 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 45/180 = 140 + 45/180 = 185/180 - 185/180 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 70/90 + 9/36 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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