Add 10/90 and 21/36
10/90 + 21/36 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 105/180 = 20 + 105/180 = 125/180 - 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 10/90 + 21/36 = 25/36
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