Add 20/10 and 1/36
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 1/36
20/10 + 1/36 is 73/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
20/10 = 20 × 18/10 × 18 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 5/180 = 360 + 5/180 = 365/180 - 365/180 simplified gives 73/36
- So, 20/10 + 1/36 = 73/36
In mixed form: 21/36
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