Add 30/20 and 25/36
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 25/36
30/20 + 25/36 is 79/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 125/180 = 270 + 125/180 = 395/180 - 395/180 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 30/20 + 25/36 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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