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Add 90/36 and 54/80

1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 54/80

90/36 + 54/80 is 127/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    90/36 = 90 × 20/36 × 20 = 1800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    54/80 = 54 × 9/80 × 9 = 486/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/720 + 486/720 = 1800 + 486/720 = 2286/720
  5. 2286/720 simplified gives 127/40
  6. So, 90/36 + 54/80 = 127/40
    In mixed form: 37/40

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