Add 20/36 and 14/5
1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 2 4/5
20/36 + 14/5 is 151/45.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 504/180 = 100 + 504/180 = 604/180 - 604/180 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 20/36 + 14/5 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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