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Add 36/45 and 3/5

36/45 + 3/5 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    36/45 = 36 × 1/45 × 1 = 36/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/45 + 27/45 = 36 + 27/45 = 63/45
  5. 63/45 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 36/45 + 3/5 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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