Add 45/10 and 8/36
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 8/36
45/10 + 8/36 is 85/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 40/180 = 810 + 40/180 = 850/180 - 850/180 simplified gives 85/18
- So, 45/10 + 8/36 = 85/18
In mixed form: 413/18
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