Add 3/36 and 5/20
3/36 + 5/20 is 1/3.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 45/180 = 15 + 45/180 = 60/180 - 60/180 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 3/36 + 5/20 = 1/3
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