Add 36/9 and 16/20
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 16/20
36/9 + 16/20 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
36/9 = 36 × 20/9 × 20 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 144/180 = 720 + 144/180 = 864/180 - 864/180 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 36/9 + 16/20 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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