Add 75/36 and 7/90
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 7/90
75/36 + 7/90 is 389/180.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 14/180 = 375 + 14/180 = 389/180 - So, 75/36 + 7/90 = 389/180
In mixed form: 229/180
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