Add 36/80 and 35/45
36/80 + 35/45 is 221/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
36/80 = 36 × 9/80 × 9 = 324/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
324/720 + 560/720 = 324 + 560/720 = 884/720 - 884/720 simplified gives 221/180
- So, 36/80 + 35/45 = 221/180
In mixed form: 141/180
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