Add 9/90 and 42/36
1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 1 6/36
9/90 + 42/36 is 19/15.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 210/180 = 18 + 210/180 = 228/180 - 228/180 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 9/90 + 42/36 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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