Add 36/20 and 9/7
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 1 2/7
36/20 + 9/7 is 108/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
9/7 = 9 × 20/7 × 20 = 180/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 180/140 = 252 + 180/140 = 432/140 - 432/140 simplified gives 108/35
- So, 36/20 + 9/7 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35
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