Add 36/45 and 12/16
36/45 + 12/16 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
576/720 + 540/720 = 576 + 540/720 = 1116/720 - 1116/720 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 36/45 + 12/16 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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