Add 1/36 and 8/5
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 3/5
1/36 + 8/5 is 293/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 288/180 = 5 + 288/180 = 293/180 - So, 1/36 + 8/5 = 293/180
In mixed form: 1113/180
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