Add 36/45 and 20/40
36/45 + 20/40 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 180/360 = 288 + 180/360 = 468/360 - 468/360 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 36/45 + 20/40 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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