Add 8/36 and 16/10
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 6/10
8/36 + 16/10 is 82/45.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 288/180 = 40 + 288/180 = 328/180 - 328/180 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 8/36 + 16/10 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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