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Add 10/36 and 35/54

10/36 + 35/54 is 25/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/108 + 70/108 = 30 + 70/108 = 100/108
  5. 100/108 simplified gives 25/27
  6. So, 10/36 + 35/54 = 25/27

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