Add 1/5 and 56/36
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 20/36
1/5 + 56/36 is 79/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 280/180 = 36 + 280/180 = 316/180 - 316/180 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 1/5 + 56/36 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/5+56/36 1/10+56/36 1/5+56/72 3/5+56/36 1/15+56/36 1/25+56/36 7/5+56/36 1/35+56/36