Add 30/20 and 8/36
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 8/36
30/20 + 8/36 is 31/18.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 40/180 = 270 + 40/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 30/20 + 8/36 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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