Add 1/36 and 28/20
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 8/20
1/36 + 28/20 is 257/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 252/180 = 5 + 252/180 = 257/180 - So, 1/36 + 28/20 = 257/180
In mixed form: 177/180
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