Add 80/36 and 15/20
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 15/20
80/36 + 15/20 is 107/36.
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,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 135/180 = 400 + 135/180 = 535/180 - 535/180 simplified gives 107/36
- So, 80/36 + 15/20 = 107/36
In mixed form: 235/36
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