Add 36/20 and 8/72
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 8/72
36/20 + 8/72 is 86/45.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 40/360 = 648 + 40/360 = 688/360 - 688/360 simplified gives 86/45
- So, 36/20 + 8/72 = 86/45
In mixed form: 141/45
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