Add 36/16 and 2/20
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2/20
36/16 + 2/20 is 47/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80 - Add the two like fractions:
180/80 + 8/80 = 180 + 8/80 = 188/80 - 188/80 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 36/16 + 2/20 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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