Add 20/5 and 70/36
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 34/36
20/5 + 70/36 is 107/18.
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,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 350/180 = 720 + 350/180 = 1070/180 - 1070/180 simplified gives 107/18
- So, 20/5 + 70/36 = 107/18
In mixed form: 517/18
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/5+70/36 20/10+70/36 20/5+70/72 60/5+70/36 20/15+70/36 20/25+70/36 20/35+70/36