Add 90/36 and 63/90
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 63/90
90/36 + 63/90 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 126/180 = 450 + 126/180 = 576/180 - 576/180 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 90/36 + 63/90 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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