Add 2/36 and 75/45
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 30/45
2/36 + 75/45 is 31/18.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 300/180 = 10 + 300/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 2/36 + 75/45 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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