Add 48/36 and 5/20
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 5/20
48/36 + 5/20 is 19/12.
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,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 45/180 = 240 + 45/180 = 285/180 - 285/180 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 48/36 + 5/20 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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