Add 36/45 and 5/12
36/45 + 5/12 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 75/180 = 144 + 75/180 = 219/180 - 219/180 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 36/45 + 5/12 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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