Add 10/36 and 50/10
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 5 0/10
10/36 + 50/10 is 95/18.
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,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 900/180 = 50 + 900/180 = 950/180 - 950/180 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 10/36 + 50/10 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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