Add 4/5 and 36/45
4/5 + 36/45 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
4/5 = 4 × 9/5 × 9 = 36/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
36/45 = 36 × 1/45 × 1 = 36/45 - Add the two like fractions:
36/45 + 36/45 = 36 + 36/45 = 72/45 - 72/45 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 4/5 + 36/45 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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