Add 49/10 and 27/36
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 27/36
49/10 + 27/36 is 113/20.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 135/180 = 882 + 135/180 = 1017/180 - 1017/180 simplified gives 113/20
- So, 49/10 + 27/36 = 113/20
In mixed form: 513/20
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