Add 6/10 and 8/36
6/10 + 8/36 is 37/45.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 40/180 = 108 + 40/180 = 148/180 - 148/180 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 6/10 + 8/36 = 37/45
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