Add 7/20 and 54/36
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 1 18/36
7/20 + 54/36 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 270/180 = 63 + 270/180 = 333/180 - 333/180 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 7/20 + 54/36 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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