Add 2/36 and 2/20
2/36 + 2/20 is 7/45.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 18/180 = 10 + 18/180 = 28/180 - 28/180 simplified gives 7/45
- So, 2/36 + 2/20 = 7/45
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