Add 36/45 and 20/35
36/45 + 20/35 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
252/315 + 180/315 = 252 + 180/315 = 432/315 - 432/315 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 36/45 + 20/35 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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