Add 4/36 and 20/32
4/36 + 20/32 is 53/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
4/36 = 4 × 8/36 × 8 = 32/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
32/288 + 180/288 = 32 + 180/288 = 212/288 - 212/288 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 4/36 + 20/32 = 53/72
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