Add 30/10 and 32/36
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 32/36
30/10 + 32/36 is 35/9.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 160/180 = 540 + 160/180 = 700/180 - 700/180 simplified gives 35/9
- So, 30/10 + 32/36 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9
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