Add 3/36 and 27/20
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 7/20
3/36 + 27/20 is 43/30.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 243/180 = 15 + 243/180 = 258/180 - 258/180 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 3/36 + 27/20 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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