Add 5/36 and 6/5
1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 1 1/5
5/36 + 6/5 is 241/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
6/5 = 6 × 36/5 × 36 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
25/180 + 216/180 = 25 + 216/180 = 241/180 - So, 5/36 + 6/5 = 241/180
In mixed form: 161/180
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