Add 40/45 and 42/36
1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 1 6/36
40/45 + 42/36 is 37/18.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 210/180 = 160 + 210/180 = 370/180 - 370/180 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 40/45 + 42/36 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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