Add 6/36 and 9/10
6/36 + 9/10 is 16/15.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 162/180 = 30 + 162/180 = 192/180 - 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 6/36 + 9/10 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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