Add 4/10 and 8/36
4/10 + 8/36 is 28/45.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 40/180 = 72 + 40/180 = 112/180 - 112/180 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 4/10 + 8/36 = 28/45
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