Add 10/36 and 70/90
10/36 + 70/90 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 140/180 = 50 + 140/180 = 190/180 - 190/180 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 10/36 + 70/90 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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