Add 10/36 and 3/10
10/36 + 3/10 is 26/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 54/180 = 50 + 54/180 = 104/180 - 104/180 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 10/36 + 3/10 = 26/45
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