Add 36/45 and 10/18
36/45 + 10/18 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 50/90 = 72 + 50/90 = 122/90 - 122/90 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 36/45 + 10/18 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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