Add 20/36 and 1/5
20/36 + 1/5 is 34/45.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 36/180 = 100 + 36/180 = 136/180 - 136/180 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 20/36 + 1/5 = 34/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/36+1/5 20/36+2/5 20/72+1/5 20/36+1/10 60/36+1/5 20/36+3/5 20/36+1/15 20/36+1/25 20/36+7/5 20/36+1/35