Add 36/10 and 28/12, Solve 3 6/10 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 28/12

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

36/10 + 28/12 is 89/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
36/10 = 36 × 6/10 × 6 = 216/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
Add the two like fractions:
216/60 + 140/60 = 216 + 140/60 = 356/60
356/60 simplified gives 89/15
So, 36/10 + 28/12 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15

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