Add 5/20 and 21/36
5/20 + 21/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 105/180 = 45 + 105/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/20 + 21/36 = 5/6
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