Add 5/10 and 14/36
5/10 + 14/36 is 8/9.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 70/180 = 90 + 70/180 = 160/180 - 160/180 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 5/10 + 14/36 = 8/9
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