Add 3/36 and 1/10
3/36 + 1/10 is 11/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 18/180 = 15 + 18/180 = 33/180 - 33/180 simplified gives 11/60
- So, 3/36 + 1/10 = 11/60
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