Add 35/10 and 45/36
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 9/36
35/10 + 45/36 is 19/4.
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,
35/10 = 35 × 18/10 × 18 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 225/180 = 630 + 225/180 = 855/180 - 855/180 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 35/10 + 45/36 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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