Add 8/36 and 49/10
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 4 9/10
8/36 + 49/10 is 461/90.
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,
49/10 = 49 × 18/10 × 18 = 882/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 882/180 = 40 + 882/180 = 922/180 - 922/180 simplified gives 461/90
- So, 8/36 + 49/10 = 461/90
In mixed form: 511/90
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