Add 45/36 and 9/24, Solve 1 9/36 + 9/24 as a fraction

Add 45/36 and 9/24

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 9/24

45/36 + 9/24 is 13/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
45/36 = 45 × 2/36 × 2 = 90/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72
Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 27/72 = 90 + 27/72 = 117/72
117/72 simplified gives 13/8
So, 45/36 + 9/24 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8

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