Add 32/10 and 5/36
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 5/36
32/10 + 5/36 is 601/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
32/10 = 32 × 18/10 × 18 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 25/180 = 576 + 25/180 = 601/180 - So, 32/10 + 5/36 = 601/180
In mixed form: 361/180
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