Add 80/5 and 10/36
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 10/36
80/5 + 10/36 is 293/18.
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,
80/5 = 80 × 36/5 × 36 = 2880/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/180 + 50/180 = 2880 + 50/180 = 2930/180 - 2930/180 simplified gives 293/18
- So, 80/5 + 10/36 = 293/18
In mixed form: 165/18
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