Add 45/36 and 84/5
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 16 4/5
45/36 + 84/5 is 361/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 3024/180 = 225 + 3024/180 = 3249/180 - 3249/180 simplified gives 361/20
- So, 45/36 + 84/5 = 361/20
In mixed form: 181/20
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