Add 8/36 and 20/30
8/36 + 20/30 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 120/180 = 40 + 120/180 = 160/180 - 160/180 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 8/36 + 20/30 = 8/9
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