Add 16/10 and 5/36
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5/36
16/10 + 5/36 is 313/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 25/180 = 288 + 25/180 = 313/180 - So, 16/10 + 5/36 = 313/180
In mixed form: 1133/180
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