Add 10/36 and 49/45
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 4/45
10/36 + 49/45 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 196/180 = 50 + 196/180 = 246/180 - 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 10/36 + 49/45 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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