Add 10/36 and 1/15
10/36 + 1/15 is 31/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 12/180 = 50 + 12/180 = 62/180 - 62/180 simplified gives 31/90
- So, 10/36 + 1/15 = 31/90
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