Add 36/18 and 5/20
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 5/20
36/18 + 5/20 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
36/18 = 36 × 10/18 × 10 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 45/180 = 360 + 45/180 = 405/180 - 405/180 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 36/18 + 5/20 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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