Add 36/10 and 8/18
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 8/18
36/10 + 8/18 is 182/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
324/90 + 40/90 = 324 + 40/90 = 364/90 - 364/90 simplified gives 182/45
- So, 36/10 + 8/18 = 182/45
In mixed form: 42/45
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