Add 1/45 and 49/36
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 13/36
1/45 + 49/36 is 83/60.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 245/180 = 4 + 245/180 = 249/180 - 249/180 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 1/45 + 49/36 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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