Add 2/45 and 45/36
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 9/36
2/45 + 45/36 is 233/180.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 225/180 = 8 + 225/180 = 233/180 - So, 2/45 + 45/36 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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