Add 8/90 and 49/36
1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 13/36
8/90 + 49/36 is 29/20.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
16/180 + 245/180 = 16 + 245/180 = 261/180 - 261/180 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 8/90 + 49/36 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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