Add 45/20 and 5/36
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 5/36
45/20 + 5/36 is 43/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 25/180 = 405 + 25/180 = 430/180 - 430/180 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 45/20 + 5/36 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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