Add 80/10 and 5/36
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 5/36
80/10 + 5/36 is 293/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
80/10 = 80 × 18/10 × 18 = 1440/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/180 + 25/180 = 1440 + 25/180 = 1465/180 - 1465/180 simplified gives 293/36
- So, 80/10 + 5/36 = 293/36
In mixed form: 85/36
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