Add 2/36 and 7/10
2/36 + 7/10 is 34/45.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 126/180 = 10 + 126/180 = 136/180 - 136/180 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 2/36 + 7/10 = 34/45
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