Add 90/36 and 28/45
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 28/45
90/36 + 28/45 is 281/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 112/180 = 450 + 112/180 = 562/180 - 562/180 simplified gives 281/90
- So, 90/36 + 28/45 = 281/90
In mixed form: 311/90
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