Add 8/36 and 10/5
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 2 0/5
8/36 + 10/5 is 20/9.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
10/5 = 10 × 36/5 × 36 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 360/180 = 40 + 360/180 = 400/180 - 400/180 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 8/36 + 10/5 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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