Add 30/10 and 10/36
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 10/36
30/10 + 10/36 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
30/10 = 30 × 18/10 × 18 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 50/180 = 540 + 50/180 = 590/180 - 590/180 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 30/10 + 10/36 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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