Add 45/10 and 20/36
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 20/36
45/10 + 20/36 is 91/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 100/180 = 810 + 100/180 = 910/180 - 910/180 simplified gives 91/18
- So, 45/10 + 20/36 = 91/18
In mixed form: 51/18
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