Add 32/36 and 54/10
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 5 4/10
32/36 + 54/10 is 283/45.
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,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
54/10 = 54 × 18/10 × 18 = 972/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 972/180 = 160 + 972/180 = 1132/180 - 1132/180 simplified gives 283/45
- So, 32/36 + 54/10 = 283/45
In mixed form: 613/45
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