Add 4/45 and 25/36
4/45 + 25/36 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
16/180 + 125/180 = 16 + 125/180 = 141/180 - 141/180 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 4/45 + 25/36 = 47/60
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