Add 20/16 and 5/36
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 5/36
20/16 + 5/36 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144 - Add the two like fractions:
180/144 + 20/144 = 180 + 20/144 = 200/144 - 200/144 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 20/16 + 5/36 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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