Add 45/4 and 80/45
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 1 35/45
45/4 + 80/45 is 469/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/180 + 320/180 = 2025 + 320/180 = 2345/180 - 2345/180 simplified gives 469/36
- So, 45/4 + 80/45 = 469/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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