Add 20/36 and 42/10
1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 4 2/10
20/36 + 42/10 is 214/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 756/180 = 100 + 756/180 = 856/180 - 856/180 simplified gives 214/45
- So, 20/36 + 42/10 = 214/45
In mixed form: 434/45
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