Add 90/30 and 35/36
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 35/36
90/30 + 35/36 is 143/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
90/30 = 90 × 6/30 × 6 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 175/180 = 540 + 175/180 = 715/180 - 715/180 simplified gives 143/36
- So, 90/30 + 35/36 = 143/36
In mixed form: 335/36
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