Add 3/4 and 35/45
3/4 + 35/45 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 140/180 = 135 + 140/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 3/4 + 35/45 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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