Add 7/36 and 18/5
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 3 3/5
7/36 + 18/5 is 683/180.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
18/5 = 18 × 36/5 × 36 = 648/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 648/180 = 35 + 648/180 = 683/180 - So, 7/36 + 18/5 = 683/180
In mixed form: 3143/180
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