Add 49/10 and 12/36
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 12/36
49/10 + 12/36 is 157/30.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 60/180 = 882 + 60/180 = 942/180 - 942/180 simplified gives 157/30
- So, 49/10 + 12/36 = 157/30
In mixed form: 57/30
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