Add 5/10 and 8/36
5/10 + 8/36 is 13/18.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 40/180 = 90 + 40/180 = 130/180 - 130/180 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 5/10 + 8/36 = 13/18
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