Add 36/7 and 2/45
1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 2/45
36/7 + 2/45 is 1634/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
36/7 = 36 × 45/7 × 45 = 1620/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/315 + 14/315 = 1620 + 14/315 = 1634/315 - So, 36/7 + 2/45 = 1634/315
In mixed form: 559/315
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