Add 20/36 and 16/30
20/36 + 16/30 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 96/180 = 100 + 96/180 = 196/180 - 196/180 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 20/36 + 16/30 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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