Add 36/12 and 4/10
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 4/10
36/12 + 4/10 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
4/10 = 4 × 6/10 × 6 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 24/60 = 180 + 24/60 = 204/60 - 204/60 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 36/12 + 4/10 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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