Add 56/36 and 20/10
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 2 0/10
56/36 + 20/10 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
20/10 = 20 × 18/10 × 18 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 360/180 = 280 + 360/180 = 640/180 - 640/180 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 56/36 + 20/10 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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