Add 18/5 and 14/36
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 14/36
18/5 + 14/36 is 359/90.
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,
18/5 = 18 × 36/5 × 36 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 70/180 = 648 + 70/180 = 718/180 - 718/180 simplified gives 359/90
- So, 18/5 + 14/36 = 359/90
In mixed form: 389/90
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