Add 36/30 and 14/20
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 14/20
36/30 + 14/20 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 42/60 = 72 + 42/60 = 114/60 - 114/60 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 36/30 + 14/20 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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