Add 5/36 and 3/20
5/36 + 3/20 is 13/45.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
25/180 + 27/180 = 25 + 27/180 = 52/180 - 52/180 simplified gives 13/45
- So, 5/36 + 3/20 = 13/45
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