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Add 49/36 and 6/10

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 6/10

49/36 + 6/10 is 353/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/180 + 108/180 = 245 + 108/180 = 353/180
  5. So, 49/36 + 6/10 = 353/180
    In mixed form: 1173/180

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