Add 49/5 and 10/36
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 10/36
49/5 + 10/36 is 907/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
49/5 = 49 × 36/5 × 36 = 1764/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/180 + 50/180 = 1764 + 50/180 = 1814/180 - 1814/180 simplified gives 907/90
- So, 49/5 + 10/36 = 907/90
In mixed form: 107/90
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