Add 45/6 and 36/5, Solve 7 3/6 + 7 1/5 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 36/5

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 7 1/5

45/6 + 36/5 is 147/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
36/5 = 36 × 6/5 × 6 = 216/30
Add the two like fractions:
225/30 + 216/30 = 225 + 216/30 = 441/30
441/30 simplified gives 147/10
So, 45/6 + 36/5 = 147/10
In mixed form: 147/10

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