Add 20/36 and 7/5
1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 1 2/5
20/36 + 7/5 is 88/45.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 36/5 × 36 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 252/180 = 100 + 252/180 = 352/180 - 352/180 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 20/36 + 7/5 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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