Add 20/36 and 2/20
20/36 + 2/20 is 59/90.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 18/180 = 100 + 18/180 = 118/180 - 118/180 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 20/36 + 2/20 = 59/90
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