Add 90/15 and 7/36
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 7/36
90/15 + 7/36 is 223/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
90/15 = 90 × 12/15 × 12 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 35/180 = 1080 + 35/180 = 1115/180 - 1115/180 simplified gives 223/36
- So, 90/15 + 7/36 = 223/36
In mixed form: 67/36
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