Add 36/45 and 20/12
1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 1 8/12
36/45 + 20/12 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
20/12 = 20 × 15/12 × 15 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 300/180 = 144 + 300/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 36/45 + 20/12 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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