Add 36/27 and 20/5
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 4 0/5
36/27 + 20/5 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 540/135 = 180 + 540/135 = 720/135 - 720/135 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 36/27 + 20/5 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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