Add 36/9 and 6/10
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 6/10
36/9 + 6/10 is 23/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 54/90 = 360 + 54/90 = 414/90 - 414/90 simplified gives 23/5
- So, 36/9 + 6/10 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5
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