Add 35/36 and 80/20
1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 4 0/20
35/36 + 80/20 is 179/36.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 720/180 = 175 + 720/180 = 895/180 - 895/180 simplified gives 179/36
- So, 35/36 + 80/20 = 179/36
In mixed form: 435/36
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