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Add 7/10 and 81/36

1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 2 9/36

7/10 + 81/36 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/180 + 405/180 = 126 + 405/180 = 531/180
  5. 531/180 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 7/10 + 81/36 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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