Add 8/90 and 56/36
1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 20/36
8/90 + 56/36 is 74/45.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
16/180 + 280/180 = 16 + 280/180 = 296/180 - 296/180 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 8/90 + 56/36 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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