Add 5/10 and 36/90
5/10 + 36/90 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 36/90 = 45 + 36/90 = 81/90 - 81/90 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 5/10 + 36/90 = 9/10
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