Add 10/36 and 8/90
10/36 + 8/90 is 11/30.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 2/90 × 2 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 16/180 = 50 + 16/180 = 66/180 - 66/180 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 10/36 + 8/90 = 11/30
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