Add 40/36 and 56/20
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 2 16/20
40/36 + 56/20 is 176/45.
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,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 504/180 = 200 + 504/180 = 704/180 - 704/180 simplified gives 176/45
- So, 40/36 + 56/20 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45
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