Add 12/36 and 14/10
1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 1 4/10
12/36 + 14/10 is 26/15.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
14/10 = 14 × 18/10 × 18 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 252/180 = 60 + 252/180 = 312/180 - 312/180 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 12/36 + 14/10 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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