Add 10/36 and 7/9
10/36 + 7/9 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
10/36 + 28/36 = 10 + 28/36 = 38/36 - 38/36 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 10/36 + 7/9 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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