Add 4/36 and 27/20
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 1 7/20
4/36 + 27/20 is 263/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 243/180 = 20 + 243/180 = 263/180 - So, 4/36 + 27/20 = 263/180
In mixed form: 183/180
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