Add 1/36 and 50/45
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 5/45
1/36 + 50/45 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 200/180 = 5 + 200/180 = 205/180 - 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 1/36 + 50/45 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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