Add 96/10 and 4/36
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 4/36
96/10 + 4/36 is 437/45.
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,
96/10 = 96 × 18/10 × 18 = 1728/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/180 + 20/180 = 1728 + 20/180 = 1748/180 - 1748/180 simplified gives 437/45
- So, 96/10 + 4/36 = 437/45
In mixed form: 932/45
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