Add 10/5 and 21/36
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 21/36
10/5 + 21/36 is 31/12.
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,
10/5 = 10 × 36/5 × 36 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 105/180 = 360 + 105/180 = 465/180 - 465/180 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 10/5 + 21/36 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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