Add 7/5 and 18/36
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 18/36
7/5 + 18/36 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
7/5 = 7 × 36/5 × 36 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 90/180 = 252 + 90/180 = 342/180 - 342/180 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 7/5 + 18/36 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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