Add 45/30 and 49/36
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1 13/36
45/30 + 49/36 is 103/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 245/180 = 270 + 245/180 = 515/180 - 515/180 simplified gives 103/36
- So, 45/30 + 49/36 = 103/36
In mixed form: 231/36
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