Add 12/36 and 48/20
1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 2 8/20
12/36 + 48/20 is 41/15.
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,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 432/180 = 60 + 432/180 = 492/180 - 492/180 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 12/36 + 48/20 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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