Add 36/64 and 5/10
36/64 + 5/10 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320 - Add the two like fractions:
180/320 + 160/320 = 180 + 160/320 = 340/320 - 340/320 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 36/64 + 5/10 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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