Add 36/10 and 4/72, Solve 3 6/10 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 4/72

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 4/72

36/10 + 4/72 is 329/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
36/10 = 36 × 36/10 × 36 = 1296/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
Add the two like fractions:
1296/360 + 20/360 = 1296 + 20/360 = 1316/360
1316/360 simplified gives 329/90
So, 36/10 + 4/72 = 329/90
In mixed form: 359/90

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