Add 56/36 and 15/20
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 15/20
56/36 + 15/20 is 83/36.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 135/180 = 280 + 135/180 = 415/180 - 415/180 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 56/36 + 15/20 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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