Add 10/36 and 5/10
10/36 + 5/10 is 7/9.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 90/180 = 50 + 90/180 = 140/180 - 140/180 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 10/36 + 5/10 = 7/9
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