Add 36/10 and 28/30, Solve 3 6/10 + 28/30 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 28/30

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 28/30

36/10 + 28/30 is 68/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
36/10 = 36 × 3/10 × 3 = 108/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30
Add the two like fractions:
108/30 + 28/30 = 108 + 28/30 = 136/30
136/30 simplified gives 68/15
So, 36/10 + 28/30 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15

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