Add 6/36 and 5/20
6/36 + 5/20 is 5/12.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 45/180 = 30 + 45/180 = 75/180 - 75/180 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 6/36 + 5/20 = 5/12
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