Add 45/5 and 20/36
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 20/36
45/5 + 20/36 is 86/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
45/5 = 45 × 36/5 × 36 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/180 + 100/180 = 1620 + 100/180 = 1720/180 - 1720/180 simplified gives 86/9
- So, 45/5 + 20/36 = 86/9
In mixed form: 95/9
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