Add 20/30 and 1/36
20/30 + 1/36 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 5/180 = 120 + 5/180 = 125/180 - 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 20/30 + 1/36 = 25/36
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