Add 45/36 and 2/9
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 2/9
45/36 + 2/9 is 53/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
45/36 + 8/36 = 45 + 8/36 = 53/36 - So, 45/36 + 2/9 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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