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Add 45/36 and 72/5

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 14 2/5

45/36 + 72/5 is 313/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    72/5 = 72 × 36/5 × 36 = 2592/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 2592/180 = 225 + 2592/180 = 2817/180
  5. 2817/180 simplified gives 313/20
  6. So, 45/36 + 72/5 = 313/20
    In mixed form: 1513/20

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