Add 36/3 and 25/45
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 25/45
36/3 + 25/45 is 113/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
36/3 = 36 × 15/3 × 15 = 540/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
540/45 + 25/45 = 540 + 25/45 = 565/45 - 565/45 simplified gives 113/9
- So, 36/3 + 25/45 = 113/9
In mixed form: 125/9
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