Add 6/36 and 40/20
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 2 0/20
6/36 + 40/20 is 13/6.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 360/180 = 30 + 360/180 = 390/180 - 390/180 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 6/36 + 40/20 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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