Add 90/45 and 3/36
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 3/36
90/45 + 3/36 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 15/180 = 360 + 15/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 90/45 + 3/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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