Add 1/20 and 5/36
1/20 + 5/36 is 17/90.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 25/180 = 9 + 25/180 = 34/180 - 34/180 simplified gives 17/90
- So, 1/20 + 5/36 = 17/90
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