Add 36/20 and 5/28
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 5/28
36/20 + 5/28 is 277/140.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 25/140 = 252 + 25/140 = 277/140 - So, 36/20 + 5/28 = 277/140
In mixed form: 1137/140
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