Add 36/45 and 36/8
1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 4 4/8
36/45 + 36/8 is 53/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 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 8 × 45 = 360,
36/8 = 36 × 45/8 × 45 = 1620/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 1620/360 = 288 + 1620/360 = 1908/360 - 1908/360 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 36/45 + 36/8 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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