Add 56/10 and 5/36
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 5/36
56/10 + 5/36 is 1033/180.
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,
56/10 = 56 × 18/10 × 18 = 1008/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/180 + 25/180 = 1008 + 25/180 = 1033/180 - So, 56/10 + 5/36 = 1033/180
In mixed form: 5133/180
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