Add 8/5 and 36/18
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 2 0/18
8/5 + 36/18 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
8/5 = 8 × 18/5 × 18 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 180/90 = 144 + 180/90 = 324/90 - 324/90 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 8/5 + 36/18 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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