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Add 1/6 and 45/36

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 9/36

1/6 + 45/36 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    1/6 = 1 × 6/6 × 6 = 6/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/36 + 45/36 = 6 + 45/36 = 51/36
  5. 51/36 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 1/6 + 45/36 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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