Add 90/36 and 5/8
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 5/8
90/36 + 5/8 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
90/36 = 90 × 2/36 × 2 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 45/72 = 180 + 45/72 = 225/72 - 225/72 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 90/36 + 5/8 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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