Add 72/36 and 98/10
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 9 8/10
72/36 + 98/10 is 59/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
98/10 = 98 × 18/10 × 18 = 1764/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 1764/180 = 360 + 1764/180 = 2124/180 - 2124/180 simplified gives 59/5
- So, 72/36 + 98/10 = 59/5
In mixed form: 114/5
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