Add 18/7 and 36/20
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 1 16/20
18/7 + 36/20 is 153/35.
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,
18/7 = 18 × 20/7 × 20 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Add the two like fractions:
360/140 + 252/140 = 360 + 252/140 = 612/140 - 612/140 simplified gives 153/35
- So, 18/7 + 36/20 = 153/35
In mixed form: 413/35
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