Add 42/36 and 32/45
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 32/45
42/36 + 32/45 is 169/90.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 128/180 = 210 + 128/180 = 338/180 - 338/180 simplified gives 169/90
- So, 42/36 + 32/45 = 169/90
In mixed form: 179/90
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