Add 36/9 and 48/5
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 9 3/5
36/9 + 48/5 is 68/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
36/9 = 36 × 5/9 × 5 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
48/5 = 48 × 9/5 × 9 = 432/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 432/45 = 180 + 432/45 = 612/45 - 612/45 simplified gives 68/5
- So, 36/9 + 48/5 = 68/5
In mixed form: 133/5
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