Add 36/45 and 5/4
1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 1 1/4
36/45 + 5/4 is 41/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 225/180 = 144 + 225/180 = 369/180 - 369/180 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 36/45 + 5/4 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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