Add 36/4 and 15/45
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 15/45
36/4 + 15/45 is 28/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/180 + 60/180 = 1620 + 60/180 = 1680/180 - 1680/180 simplified gives 28/3
- So, 36/4 + 15/45 = 28/3
In mixed form: 91/3
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