Add 6/36 and 4/5
6/36 + 4/5 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 144/180 = 30 + 144/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 6/36 + 4/5 = 29/30
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