Add 36/72 and 35/45
36/72 + 35/45 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 280/360 = 180 + 280/360 = 460/360 - 460/360 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 36/72 + 35/45 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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