Add 18/36 and 6/10
18/36 + 6/10 is 11/10.
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,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 108/180 = 90 + 108/180 = 198/180 - 198/180 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 18/36 + 6/10 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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