Add 5/10 and 3/36
5/10 + 3/36 is 7/12.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 15/180 = 90 + 15/180 = 105/180 - 105/180 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 5/10 + 3/36 = 7/12
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