Add 81/36 and 1/10
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 1/10
81/36 + 1/10 is 47/20.
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,
81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 18/180 = 405 + 18/180 = 423/180 - 423/180 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 81/36 + 1/10 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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