Add 3/36 and 80/20
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 4 0/20
3/36 + 80/20 is 49/12.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 720/180 = 15 + 720/180 = 735/180 - 735/180 simplified gives 49/12
- So, 3/36 + 80/20 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12
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