Add 36/9 and 8/45
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 8/45
36/9 + 8/45 is 188/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 8/45 = 180 + 8/45 = 188/45 - So, 36/9 + 8/45 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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