Add 8/36 and 36/10
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 3 6/10
8/36 + 36/10 is 172/45.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 18/10 × 18 = 648/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 648/180 = 40 + 648/180 = 688/180 - 688/180 simplified gives 172/45
- So, 8/36 + 36/10 = 172/45
In mixed form: 337/45
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