Add 4/10 and 14/36
4/10 + 14/36 is 71/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 70/180 = 72 + 70/180 = 142/180 - 142/180 simplified gives 71/90
- So, 4/10 + 14/36 = 71/90
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