Add 90/36 and 6/10
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 6/10
90/36 + 6/10 is 31/10.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 108/180 = 450 + 108/180 = 558/180 - 558/180 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 90/36 + 6/10 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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