Add 36/8 and 3/5
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 3/5
36/8 + 3/5 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
36/8 = 36 × 5/8 × 5 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
3/5 = 3 × 8/5 × 8 = 24/40 - Add the two like fractions:
180/40 + 24/40 = 180 + 24/40 = 204/40 - 204/40 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 36/8 + 3/5 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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