Add 1/10 and 36/90
1/10 + 36/90 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 36/90 = 9 + 36/90 = 45/90 - 45/90 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/10 + 36/90 = 1/2
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