Add 8/90 and 14/36
8/90 + 14/36 is 43/90.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
16/180 + 70/180 = 16 + 70/180 = 86/180 - 86/180 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 8/90 + 14/36 = 43/90
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