Add 3/45 and 56/36
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 1 20/36
3/45 + 56/36 is 73/45.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 280/180 = 12 + 280/180 = 292/180 - 292/180 simplified gives 73/45
- So, 3/45 + 56/36 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45
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