Add 8/5 and 4/36
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 4/36
8/5 + 4/36 is 77/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 20/180 = 288 + 20/180 = 308/180 - 308/180 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 8/5 + 4/36 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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