Add 36/30 and 5/9
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 5/9
36/30 + 5/9 is 79/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 50/90 = 108 + 50/90 = 158/90 - 158/90 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 36/30 + 5/9 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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