Add 2/36 and 60/20
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 3 0/20
2/36 + 60/20 is 55/18.
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,
60/20 = 60 × 9/20 × 9 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 540/180 = 10 + 540/180 = 550/180 - 550/180 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 2/36 + 60/20 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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