Add 21/20 and 36/45
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 36/45
21/20 + 36/45 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
189/180 + 144/180 = 189 + 144/180 = 333/180 - 333/180 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 21/20 + 36/45 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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