Add 49/10 and 6/36
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 6/36
49/10 + 6/36 is 76/15.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 30/180 = 882 + 30/180 = 912/180 - 912/180 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 49/10 + 6/36 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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