Add 36/12 and 27/45
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 27/45
36/12 + 27/45 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 108/180 = 540 + 108/180 = 648/180 - 648/180 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 36/12 + 27/45 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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