Add 10/36 and 96/10
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 9 6/10
10/36 + 96/10 is 889/90.
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,
96/10 = 96 × 18/10 × 18 = 1728/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 1728/180 = 50 + 1728/180 = 1778/180 - 1778/180 simplified gives 889/90
- So, 10/36 + 96/10 = 889/90
In mixed form: 979/90
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