Add 9/10 and 20/36
9/10 + 20/36 is 131/90.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 100/180 = 162 + 100/180 = 262/180 - 262/180 simplified gives 131/90
- So, 9/10 + 20/36 = 131/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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