Add 1/20 and 35/36
1/20 + 35/36 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 175/180 = 9 + 175/180 = 184/180 - 184/180 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 1/20 + 35/36 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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