Add 45/27 and 20/36
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 20/36
45/27 + 20/36 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
20/36 = 20 × 3/36 × 3 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
180/108 + 60/108 = 180 + 60/108 = 240/108 - 240/108 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 45/27 + 20/36 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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