Add 45/36 and 45/3
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 15 0/3
45/36 + 45/3 is 65/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
45/3 = 45 × 12/3 × 12 = 540/36 - Add the two like fractions:
45/36 + 540/36 = 45 + 540/36 = 585/36 - 585/36 simplified gives 65/4
- So, 45/36 + 45/3 = 65/4
In mixed form: 161/4
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