Add 7/3 and 20/36
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 20/36
7/3 + 20/36 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
7/3 = 7 × 12/3 × 12 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 20/36 = 84 + 20/36 = 104/36 - 104/36 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 7/3 + 20/36 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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