Add 20/5 and 28/36
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 28/36
20/5 + 28/36 is 43/9.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 140/180 = 720 + 140/180 = 860/180 - 860/180 simplified gives 43/9
- So, 20/5 + 28/36 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9
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