Add 36/12 and 28/20
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 8/20
36/12 + 28/20 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 84/60 = 180 + 84/60 = 264/60 - 264/60 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 36/12 + 28/20 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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