Add 2/36 and 72/10
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 7 2/10
2/36 + 72/10 is 653/90.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
72/10 = 72 × 18/10 × 18 = 1296/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 1296/180 = 10 + 1296/180 = 1306/180 - 1306/180 simplified gives 653/90
- So, 2/36 + 72/10 = 653/90
In mixed form: 723/90
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