Add 1/36 and 10/90
1/36 + 10/90 is 5/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 20/180 = 5 + 20/180 = 25/180 - 25/180 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 1/36 + 10/90 = 5/36
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