Add 21/10 and 8/36
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 8/36
21/10 + 8/36 is 209/90.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 18/10 × 18 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 40/180 = 378 + 40/180 = 418/180 - 418/180 simplified gives 209/90
- So, 21/10 + 8/36 = 209/90
In mixed form: 229/90
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