Add 36/72 and 7/5
1st number: 36/72, 2nd number: 1 2/5
36/72 + 7/5 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 504/360 = 180 + 504/360 = 684/360 - 684/360 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 36/72 + 7/5 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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