Add 10/45 and 10/36
10/45 + 10/36 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 50/180 = 40 + 50/180 = 90/180 - 90/180 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 10/45 + 10/36 = 1/2
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