Add 56/30 and 10/36
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 10/36
56/30 + 10/36 is 193/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
56/30 = 56 × 6/30 × 6 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
336/180 + 50/180 = 336 + 50/180 = 386/180 - 386/180 simplified gives 193/90
- So, 56/30 + 10/36 = 193/90
In mixed form: 213/90
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