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Add 90/18 and 36/5

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 7 1/5

90/18 + 36/5 is 61/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 648/90 = 450 + 648/90 = 1098/90
  5. 1098/90 simplified gives 61/5
  6. So, 90/18 + 36/5 = 61/5
    In mixed form: 121/5

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