Add 1/45 and 25/36
1/45 + 25/36 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 125/180 = 4 + 125/180 = 129/180 - 129/180 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 1/45 + 25/36 = 43/60
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