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Add 90/36 and 40/5

1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 8 0/5

90/36 + 40/5 is 21/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 1440/180 = 450 + 1440/180 = 1890/180
  5. 1890/180 simplified gives 21/2
  6. So, 90/36 + 40/5 = 21/2
    In mixed form: 101/2

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