Add 20/36 and 3/5
20/36 + 3/5 is 52/45.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 108/180 = 100 + 108/180 = 208/180 - 208/180 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 20/36 + 3/5 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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