Add 9/10 and 15/36
9/10 + 15/36 is 79/60.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 75/180 = 162 + 75/180 = 237/180 - 237/180 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 9/10 + 15/36 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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