Add 4/36 and 8/10
4/36 + 8/10 is 41/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
8/10 = 8 × 18/10 × 18 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 144/180 = 20 + 144/180 = 164/180 - 164/180 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 4/36 + 8/10 = 41/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/36+8/10 4/36+16/10 4/72+8/10 4/36+8/20 12/36+8/10 4/36+24/10 4/36+8/30 20/36+8/10 4/36+40/10 4/36+8/50 28/36+8/10 4/36+56/10 4/36+8/70