Add 35/36 and 80/45
1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 1 35/45
35/36 + 80/45 is 11/4.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 320/180 = 175 + 320/180 = 495/180 - 495/180 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 35/36 + 80/45 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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