Add 1/5 and 8/36
1/5 + 8/36 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 40/180 = 36 + 40/180 = 76/180 - 76/180 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 1/5 + 8/36 = 19/45
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