Add 18/45 and 45/36
1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 1 9/36
18/45 + 45/36 is 33/20.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 225/180 = 72 + 225/180 = 297/180 - 297/180 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 18/45 + 45/36 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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