Add 90/36 and 28/10
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 2 8/10
90/36 + 28/10 is 53/10.
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,
90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
28/10 = 28 × 18/10 × 18 = 504/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 504/180 = 450 + 504/180 = 954/180 - 954/180 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 90/36 + 28/10 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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