Add 45/36 and 8/10
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 8/10
45/36 + 8/10 is 41/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
8/10 = 8 × 18/10 × 18 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 144/180 = 225 + 144/180 = 369/180 - 369/180 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 45/36 + 8/10 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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