Add 72/36 and 5/90
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 5/90
72/36 + 5/90 is 37/18.
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,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 10/180 = 360 + 10/180 = 370/180 - 370/180 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 72/36 + 5/90 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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