Add 10/36 and 16/15
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 1/15
10/36 + 16/15 is 121/90.
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,
16/15 = 16 × 12/15 × 12 = 192/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 192/180 = 50 + 192/180 = 242/180 - 242/180 simplified gives 121/90
- So, 10/36 + 16/15 = 121/90
In mixed form: 131/90
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