Add 9/36 and 3/10
9/36 + 3/10 is 11/20.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 54/180 = 45 + 54/180 = 99/180 - 99/180 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 9/36 + 3/10 = 11/20
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