Add 4/36 and 42/45
4/36 + 42/45 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 168/180 = 20 + 168/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 4/36 + 42/45 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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