Add 10/30 and 2/36
10/30 + 2/36 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
10/30 = 10 × 6/30 × 6 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 10/180 = 60 + 10/180 = 70/180 - 70/180 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 10/30 + 2/36 = 7/18
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