Add 2/6 and 10/36
2/6 + 10/36 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
2/6 = 2 × 6/6 × 6 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 10/36 = 12 + 10/36 = 22/36 - 22/36 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/6 + 10/36 = 11/18
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