Add 36/20 and 49/72
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 49/72
36/20 + 49/72 is 893/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
36/20 = 36 × 18/20 × 18 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 245/360 = 648 + 245/360 = 893/360 - So, 36/20 + 49/72 = 893/360
In mixed form: 2173/360
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