Add 36/20 and 56/36
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 1 20/36
36/20 + 56/36 is 151/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 280/180 = 324 + 280/180 = 604/180 - 604/180 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 36/20 + 56/36 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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