Add 2/10 and 49/36
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 13/36
2/10 + 49/36 is 281/180.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 245/180 = 36 + 245/180 = 281/180 - So, 2/10 + 49/36 = 281/180
In mixed form: 1101/180
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