Add 3/36 and 36/5
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 7 1/5
3/36 + 36/5 is 437/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
36/5 = 36 × 36/5 × 36 = 1296/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 1296/180 = 15 + 1296/180 = 1311/180 - 1311/180 simplified gives 437/60
- So, 3/36 + 36/5 = 437/60
In mixed form: 717/60
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