Add 6/36 and 8/5
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 1 3/5
6/36 + 8/5 is 53/30.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 288/180 = 30 + 288/180 = 318/180 - 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 6/36 + 8/5 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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