Add 45/40 and 36/45
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 36/45
45/40 + 36/45 is 77/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 288/360 = 405 + 288/360 = 693/360 - 693/360 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 45/40 + 36/45 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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