Add 2/36 and 40/5
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 8 0/5
2/36 + 40/5 is 145/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
40/5 = 40 × 36/5 × 36 = 1440/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 1440/180 = 10 + 1440/180 = 1450/180 - 1450/180 simplified gives 145/18
- So, 2/36 + 40/5 = 145/18
In mixed form: 81/18
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