Add 45/36 and 50/40
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 1 10/40
45/36 + 50/40 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
45/36 = 45 × 10/36 × 10 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 450/360 = 450 + 450/360 = 900/360 - 900/360 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 45/36 + 50/40 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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