Add 36/60 and 4/45
36/60 + 4/45 is 31/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 16/180 = 108 + 16/180 = 124/180 - 124/180 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 36/60 + 4/45 = 31/45
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