Add 45/36 and 3/10
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 3/10
45/36 + 3/10 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
3/10 = 3 × 18/10 × 18 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 54/180 = 225 + 54/180 = 279/180 - 279/180 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 45/36 + 3/10 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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