Add 21/36 and 49/45
1st number: 21/36, 2nd number: 1 4/45
21/36 + 49/45 is 301/180.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 196/180 = 105 + 196/180 = 301/180 - So, 21/36 + 49/45 = 301/180
In mixed form: 1121/180
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