Add 36/20 and 5/15
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 5/15
36/20 + 5/15 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
36/20 = 36 × 3/20 × 3 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 20/60 = 108 + 20/60 = 128/60 - 128/60 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 36/20 + 5/15 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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