Add 14/36 and 2/10
14/36 + 2/10 is 53/90.
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,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 36/180 = 70 + 36/180 = 106/180 - 106/180 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 14/36 + 2/10 = 53/90
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