Add 3/36 and 45/30
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 15/30
3/36 + 45/30 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 270/180 = 15 + 270/180 = 285/180 - 285/180 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 3/36 + 45/30 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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