Add 10/80 and 36/90
10/80 + 36/90 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 288/720 = 90 + 288/720 = 378/720 - 378/720 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 10/80 + 36/90 = 21/40
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