Add 72/20 and 3/36
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 3/36
72/20 + 3/36 is 221/60.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 15/180 = 648 + 15/180 = 663/180 - 663/180 simplified gives 221/60
- So, 72/20 + 3/36 = 221/60
In mixed form: 341/60
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