Add 4/36 and 80/5
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 16 0/5
4/36 + 80/5 is 145/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
80/5 = 80 × 36/5 × 36 = 2880/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 2880/180 = 20 + 2880/180 = 2900/180 - 2900/180 simplified gives 145/9
- So, 4/36 + 80/5 = 145/9
In mixed form: 161/9
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