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Add 20/36 and 21/5

1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 4 1/5

20/36 + 21/5 is 214/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    21/5 = 21 × 36/5 × 36 = 756/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/180 + 756/180 = 100 + 756/180 = 856/180
  5. 856/180 simplified gives 214/45
  6. So, 20/36 + 21/5 = 214/45
    In mixed form: 434/45

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