Add 36/20 and 4/7
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 4/7
36/20 + 4/7 is 83/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
4/7 = 4 × 20/7 × 20 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 80/140 = 252 + 80/140 = 332/140 - 332/140 simplified gives 83/35
- So, 36/20 + 4/7 = 83/35
In mixed form: 213/35
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