Add 36/10 and 5/90
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 5/90
36/10 + 5/90 is 329/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
324/90 + 5/90 = 324 + 5/90 = 329/90 - So, 36/10 + 5/90 = 329/90
In mixed form: 359/90
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