Add 36/14 and 5/20
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 5/20
36/14 + 5/20 is 79/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
36/14 = 36 × 10/14 × 10 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
360/140 + 35/140 = 360 + 35/140 = 395/140 - 395/140 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 36/14 + 5/20 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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