Add 90/36 and 10/30
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 10/30
90/36 + 10/30 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
10/30 = 10 × 6/30 × 6 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 60/180 = 450 + 60/180 = 510/180 - 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 90/36 + 10/30 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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