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Add 36/45 and 12/7

1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 1 5/7

36/45 + 12/7 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    12/7 = 12 × 45/7 × 45 = 540/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/315 + 540/315 = 252 + 540/315 = 792/315
  5. 792/315 simplified gives 88/35
  6. So, 36/45 + 12/7 = 88/35
    In mixed form: 218/35

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