Add 45/36 and 18/15
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 1 3/15
45/36 + 18/15 is 49/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
18/15 = 18 × 12/15 × 12 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 216/180 = 225 + 216/180 = 441/180 - 441/180 simplified gives 49/20
- So, 45/36 + 18/15 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20
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