Add 36/45 and 5/10
36/45 + 5/10 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 45/90 = 72 + 45/90 = 117/90 - 117/90 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 36/45 + 5/10 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/45+5/10 36/90+5/10 36/45+5/20 36/45+15/10 36/45+5/30 36/45+25/10 36/45+5/50 36/45+35/10 36/45+5/70