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Add 45/15 and 40/36

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 4/36

45/15 + 40/36 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/180 + 200/180 = 540 + 200/180 = 740/180
  5. 740/180 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 45/15 + 40/36 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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