Add 36/45 and 70/4
1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 17 2/4
36/45 + 70/4 is 183/10.
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,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 3150/180 = 144 + 3150/180 = 3294/180 - 3294/180 simplified gives 183/10
- So, 36/45 + 70/4 = 183/10
In mixed form: 183/10
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