Add 32/3 and 3/36
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 3/36
32/3 + 3/36 is 43/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
32/3 = 32 × 12/3 × 12 = 384/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36 - Add the two like fractions:
384/36 + 3/36 = 384 + 3/36 = 387/36 - 387/36 simplified gives 43/4
- So, 32/3 + 3/36 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4
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