Add 32/36 and 18/5
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 3 3/5
32/36 + 18/5 is 202/45.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
18/5 = 18 × 36/5 × 36 = 648/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 648/180 = 160 + 648/180 = 808/180 - 808/180 simplified gives 202/45
- So, 32/36 + 18/5 = 202/45
In mixed form: 422/45
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