Add 4/36 and 7/10
4/36 + 7/10 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 126/180 = 20 + 126/180 = 146/180 - 146/180 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 4/36 + 7/10 = 73/90
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