Add 2/36 and 30/45
2/36 + 30/45 is 13/18.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 120/180 = 10 + 120/180 = 130/180 - 130/180 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 2/36 + 30/45 = 13/18
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