Add 3/36 and 32/10
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 3 2/10
3/36 + 32/10 is 197/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
32/10 = 32 × 18/10 × 18 = 576/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 576/180 = 15 + 576/180 = 591/180 - 591/180 simplified gives 197/60
- So, 3/36 + 32/10 = 197/60
In mixed form: 317/60
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