Add 1/36 and 20/10
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 2 0/10
1/36 + 20/10 is 73/36.
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,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
20/10 = 20 × 18/10 × 18 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 360/180 = 5 + 360/180 = 365/180 - 365/180 simplified gives 73/36
- So, 1/36 + 20/10 = 73/36
In mixed form: 21/36
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