Add 3/36 and 48/20
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 2 8/20
3/36 + 48/20 is 149/60.
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,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 432/180 = 15 + 432/180 = 447/180 - 447/180 simplified gives 149/60
- So, 3/36 + 48/20 = 149/60
In mixed form: 229/60
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