Add 2/36 and 1/5
2/36 + 1/5 is 23/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 36/180 = 10 + 36/180 = 46/180 - 46/180 simplified gives 23/90
- So, 2/36 + 1/5 = 23/90
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