Add 20/5 and 48/36
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/36
20/5 + 48/36 is 16/3.
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,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 240/180 = 720 + 240/180 = 960/180 - 960/180 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 20/5 + 48/36 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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