Add 36/20 and 15/28
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 15/28
36/20 + 15/28 is 327/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 75/140 = 252 + 75/140 = 327/140 - So, 36/20 + 15/28 = 327/140
In mixed form: 247/140
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