Add 75/36 and 49/10
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 4 9/10
75/36 + 49/10 is 419/60.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
49/10 = 49 × 18/10 × 18 = 882/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 882/180 = 375 + 882/180 = 1257/180 - 1257/180 simplified gives 419/60
- So, 75/36 + 49/10 = 419/60
In mixed form: 659/60
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