Add 5/36 and 3/10
5/36 + 3/10 is 79/180.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
25/180 + 54/180 = 25 + 54/180 = 79/180 - So, 5/36 + 3/10 = 79/180
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