Add 90/36 and 20/30
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 20/30
90/36 + 20/30 is 19/6.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 120/180 = 450 + 120/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 90/36 + 20/30 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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