Add 36/25 and 1/45
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 1/45
36/25 + 1/45 is 329/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225 - Add the two like fractions:
324/225 + 5/225 = 324 + 5/225 = 329/225 - So, 36/25 + 1/45 = 329/225
In mixed form: 1104/225
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