Add 90/5 and 40/36
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/36
90/5 + 40/36 is 172/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
90/5 = 90 × 36/5 × 36 = 3240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/180 + 200/180 = 3240 + 200/180 = 3440/180 - 3440/180 simplified gives 172/9
- So, 90/5 + 40/36 = 172/9
In mixed form: 191/9
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