Add 49/10 and 10/36
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 10/36
49/10 + 10/36 is 233/45.
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,
49/10 = 49 × 18/10 × 18 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 50/180 = 882 + 50/180 = 932/180 - 932/180 simplified gives 233/45
- So, 49/10 + 10/36 = 233/45
In mixed form: 58/45
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