Add 35/10 and 48/36
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 12/36
35/10 + 48/36 is 29/6.
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,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 240/180 = 630 + 240/180 = 870/180 - 870/180 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 35/10 + 48/36 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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