Add 56/36 and 49/20
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 2 9/20
56/36 + 49/20 is 721/180.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 441/180 = 280 + 441/180 = 721/180 - So, 56/36 + 49/20 = 721/180
In mixed form: 41/180
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