Add 3/36 and 75/10
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 7 5/10
3/36 + 75/10 is 91/12.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
75/10 = 75 × 18/10 × 18 = 1350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 1350/180 = 15 + 1350/180 = 1365/180 - 1365/180 simplified gives 91/12
- So, 3/36 + 75/10 = 91/12
In mixed form: 77/12
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