Add 20/36 and 40/30
1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 1 10/30
20/36 + 40/30 is 17/9.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 240/180 = 100 + 240/180 = 340/180 - 340/180 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 20/36 + 40/30 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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