Add 10/36 and 30/70
10/36 + 30/70 is 89/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
30/70 = 30 × 18/70 × 18 = 540/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1260 + 540/1260 = 350 + 540/1260 = 890/1260 - 890/1260 simplified gives 89/126
- So, 10/36 + 30/70 = 89/126
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