Add 10/36 and 45/96
10/36 + 45/96 is 215/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
80/288 + 135/288 = 80 + 135/288 = 215/288 - So, 10/36 + 45/96 = 215/288
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