Add 4/36 and 18/5
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 3 3/5
4/36 + 18/5 is 167/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
18/5 = 18 × 36/5 × 36 = 648/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 648/180 = 20 + 648/180 = 668/180 - 668/180 simplified gives 167/45
- So, 4/36 + 18/5 = 167/45
In mixed form: 332/45
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