Add 90/36 and 4/30
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 4/30
90/36 + 4/30 is 79/30.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 6/30 × 6 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 24/180 = 450 + 24/180 = 474/180 - 474/180 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 90/36 + 4/30 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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