Add 2/36 and 2/30
2/36 + 2/30 is 11/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 12/180 = 10 + 12/180 = 22/180 - 22/180 simplified gives 11/90
- So, 2/36 + 2/30 = 11/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/36+2/30 2/36+4/30 2/72+2/30 2/36+2/60 6/36+2/30 2/36+6/30 2/36+2/90 10/36+2/30 2/36+10/30 14/36+2/30 2/36+14/30