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Add 45/5 and 5/36

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 5/36

45/5 + 5/36 is 329/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    45/5 = 45 × 36/5 × 36 = 1620/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/180 + 25/180 = 1620 + 25/180 = 1645/180
  5. 1645/180 simplified gives 329/36
  6. So, 45/5 + 5/36 = 329/36
    In mixed form: 95/36

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