Add 36/12 and 70/45
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 25/45
36/12 + 70/45 is 41/9.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 280/180 = 540 + 280/180 = 820/180 - 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 36/12 + 70/45 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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