Add 20/5 and 18/36
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 18/36
20/5 + 18/36 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 90/180 = 720 + 90/180 = 810/180 - 810/180 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 20/5 + 18/36 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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