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Add 36/16 and 42/20

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2 2/20

36/16 + 42/20 is 87/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    42/20 = 42 × 4/20 × 4 = 168/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/80 + 168/80 = 180 + 168/80 = 348/80
  5. 348/80 simplified gives 87/20
  6. So, 36/16 + 42/20 = 87/20
    In mixed form: 47/20

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