Add 3/36 and 16/20
3/36 + 16/20 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 144/180 = 15 + 144/180 = 159/180 - 159/180 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 3/36 + 16/20 = 53/60
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