Add 15/7 and 36/20
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 1 16/20
15/7 + 36/20 is 138/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
15/7 = 15 × 20/7 × 20 = 300/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Add the two like fractions:
300/140 + 252/140 = 300 + 252/140 = 552/140 - 552/140 simplified gives 138/35
- So, 15/7 + 36/20 = 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35
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