Add 8/36 and 6/90
8/36 + 6/90 is 13/45.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 12/180 = 40 + 12/180 = 52/180 - 52/180 simplified gives 13/45
- So, 8/36 + 6/90 = 13/45
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