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Add 36/7 and 20/45

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 20/45

36/7 + 20/45 is 352/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    36/7 = 36 × 45/7 × 45 = 1620/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/315 + 140/315 = 1620 + 140/315 = 1760/315
  5. 1760/315 simplified gives 352/63
  6. So, 36/7 + 20/45 = 352/63
    In mixed form: 537/63

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