Add 36/45 and 10/36
36/45 + 10/36 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 50/180 = 144 + 50/180 = 194/180 - 194/180 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 36/45 + 10/36 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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