Add 8/36 and 81/90
8/36 + 81/90 is 101/90.
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,
81/90 = 81 × 2/90 × 2 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 162/180 = 40 + 162/180 = 202/180 - 202/180 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 8/36 + 81/90 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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