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Add 35/36 and 56/10

1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 5 6/10

35/36 + 56/10 is 1183/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    56/10 = 56 × 18/10 × 18 = 1008/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/180 + 1008/180 = 175 + 1008/180 = 1183/180
  5. So, 35/36 + 56/10 = 1183/180
    In mixed form: 6103/180

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