Add 56/20 and 18/36
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 18/36
56/20 + 18/36 is 33/10.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 90/180 = 504 + 90/180 = 594/180 - 594/180 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 56/20 + 18/36 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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