Add 90/36 and 63/5
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 12 3/5
90/36 + 63/5 is 151/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 2268/180 = 450 + 2268/180 = 2718/180 - 2718/180 simplified gives 151/10
- So, 90/36 + 63/5 = 151/10
In mixed form: 151/10
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