Add 2/36 and 32/45
2/36 + 32/45 is 23/30.
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,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 128/180 = 10 + 128/180 = 138/180 - 138/180 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 2/36 + 32/45 = 23/30
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