Add 45/18 and 15/36
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 15/36
45/18 + 15/36 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
45/18 = 45 × 2/18 × 2 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36 - Add the two like fractions:
90/36 + 15/36 = 90 + 15/36 = 105/36 - 105/36 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 45/18 + 15/36 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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