Add 36/10 and 4/36
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 4/36
36/10 + 4/36 is 167/45.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 18/10 × 18 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 20/180 = 648 + 20/180 = 668/180 - 668/180 simplified gives 167/45
- So, 36/10 + 4/36 = 167/45
In mixed form: 332/45
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